National Open Karate championship holds November 21
The Nigeria Karate Federation is organizing a National Open Championship to be staged from November 21 to 25 at the Indoor Sports Hall Package ‘B’ of the Abuja National stadium.
A statement from the organizing committee revealed that the championship would be in different weight categories for male and female athletes.
According to the committee, there will be individual Kata Male and Female, Kumite female in -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg and Team Kumite.
There will also be Kumite male in the following weight categories -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84 and +84.
To ensure a hitch-free championship, the federation has appointed a five man organizing committee to be headed by FCT acting Director of Sports, Chief Dilichukwu Onyedinma.
Other members of the committee are Dr. Bello, Mr. Dave Jegede, Hajiya Zainab Saleh and Evelyn Fabunmi as secretary.
Speaking to Daily Trust on Sunday, president of the Karate Federation, and Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Hon. Silas Agara said the championship was in fulfillment of one of his campaign promises.
He said he had promised to ensure regular competitions for the athletes and the November event is just the beginning of the series of activities that have been lined up.
The former commissioner of sports in Nasarawa State also said the Abuja National Open will bring together some of the best athletes who would compete for honours in their weight categories.
He said budding athletes to be discovered at the event would be nurtured to represent Nigeria in international competitions.
“We are working towards staging a national open championship in Abuja from November 21 to 25.
“A committee made up of credible and knowledgeable Nigerians is putting together everything that is needed for a hitch free championship.
“During our inauguration we did promise to ensure steady flow of tournaments for our athletes so this championship is in fulfillment of that solemn pledge,” he said.