Pune’s Young Karate Stars Shine at Maharashtra State Sub-Junior Championship
Pune – In a remarkable display of skill and dedication, students trained by renowned karate champion Tej Pratap secured six medals at the Maharashtra State Sub-Junior Karate Championship held at Balewadi Stadium, Pune.
Among the young achievers were Samarth Hegde, Devyanshi Sahu, Yuvaan Puri, and Raghvee, each winning a gold medal. Sarth took home silver, while Samruddhi earned bronze, marking a standout achievement for the ISKO India organization, which topped the competition’s medal tally with six awards.
Following their impressive victories, the gold medalists will now advance to the national championships in Delhi, with sponsorship support from the Maharashtra government—a significant milestone in their karate journey.
Tej Pratap, who has trained for over a decade and has a decorated career in karate, attributed this success to the relentless dedication of his young students, aged between 6 and 9. He thanked ISKO India Director Shihan Ashok Vetal for his invaluable support, as well as the parents who have encouraged and supported the young athletes.
As the young champions prepare for the nationals, the community wishes them all the best for continued success in Delhi.
