On Sunday, in Mangalagiri, the 16th Invitational Japan Shitoryu Karate Championship 2025 was successfully organized by Karate Master Prabhakar. Students trained under Karate Master Venu from Podili showcased outstanding talent and brought glory by winning several medals across various categories. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from young martial artists across the state, making it a grand platform to celebrate discipline, skill, and sportsmanship.
Here’s the remarkable performance of the students from Podili:
🥋 Sai Prateek (Blue Belt, Under 15): Silver in Kata, Bronze in Kumite
🥋 S. Keerthika (Blue Belt, Under 12): Silver in Kata, Bronze in Kumite
🥋 Vamsi (Under 12): Gold in Kata
🥋 Prajul (Yellow Belt, Under 12): Silver in Kata
🥋 Anshul (Yellow Belt, Under 14): Bronze in Kata, Silver in Kumite
🥋 S.K. Ariz (Under 15): Gold in Kata, Gold in Kumite
🥋 S.K. Rafiq (Yellow Belt, Under 18): Silver in Kata, Bronze in Kumite
🥋 S.K. Sameer (Open Category): Silver in Kata, Bronze in Kumite
These achievements highlight the growing popularity of martial arts in rural Andhra Pradesh and the dedication of both students and their coach. Master Venu expressed pride in his students’ performance, emphasizing that such victories inspire many young learners in Podili to pursue Karate with passion and discipline.
