Hoshiarpur, December 14

The belt grading examination was organised by Jagmohan’s Institute of Traditional Karate (JITK) under the aegis of Okinawan Gojuryu Karate Federation of India, as per the instructions of technical director Sensei Rangeela Ram Dhatwalia, Deputy Commandant (Retd), Indo-Tibetan Border Police, at Honbu Dojo. Karatekas (Karate players) performed brilliantly in Karate Kihon, Kata and Kumite in the Belt Grading Examination conducted by internationally-renowned karate Coach and World Karate Federation Certified Judge Sensei Jagmohan Vij, Fifth Degree Black Belt (USA). After the examintion, qualified Karatekas were awarded Brown Belt, Green Belt and Yellow Belts.

The chief guest of the belt award function, District Health Officer Dr Lakhvir Singh appreciated their performance and their dedication towards the game and inspired them to give their best in karate as well as in education and other fields. On the occasion, Arpit Sharma was awarded the Brown Belt, Shubham Sandal, Riddhi Thind, Aarush Sharma, Dilshan Saddal and Sania passed the Green Belt exam while, Srishti, Girisha, Chahat, Akshita, Manisha, Tanishka, Mridul, Seerat, Soham, Arnav Singh, Adabpreet Singh and Tanishk were awarded the Yellow Belt. — OC