Shillong, Jul 13: Based on their recent outstanding performances, two Meghalaya karatekas – Gideon Tympuin and Daniel Dabiangbha Warjri (pictured right and left) – have been selected to represent India at the 10th Cadet, Junior, U-21 and Senior South Asian Karate Championship 2026 in Bangladesh.
Gideon will compete in the Men’s U-21 Individual Kata event, while Daniel will be in action in the Boys’ Junior Individual Kumite (-68kg).
The championship will be held in Dhaka from 15th to 19th July.
Gideon won a gold medal for Meghalaya at the 5th KIO Senior & U-21 National Karate Championship 2026 in New Delhi in February-March, while Daniel claimed silver in the individual kumite junior -68kg category of the 5th KIO Sub-Junior, Cadet & Junior National Karate Championship 2026, held in Dehradun in June.
The All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) held a small send-off function for the two rising stars on Saturday where tokens of appreciation were presented to them. AMKA also extended its heartfelt congratulations to both athletes on this remarkable achievement. The association wished them a safe and successful journey to Dhaka and every success at the championship. “We are confident that they will perform to the best of their abilities and bring laurels to the state and the nation,” AMKA said in a release today.
(All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association photos)
