Bhutan is hosting the 8th South Asian Karate Championship in the capital. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graced the opening of the championship today.
More than 200 karatekas and over 4,000 officials from Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are taking part in the competition. The participants will compete in different weight categories in cadet, junior, under-21, and senior divisions during the two-day tournament.
The Bhutan Karate Association with support from the Bhutan Olympic Committee is organising the championship. According to the Bhutan Karate Association, the championship will provide them with the platform to identify talented athletes who could excel in the future Asian and World Championships.
The final of the tournament will be played tomorrow.
Karma Wangdi
