43rd national-level karate championship inaugurated
Speaking at the event, SP Damodar emphasised that such competitions foster sportsmanship, discipline, and courage among students. He expressed pride that approximately 700 athletes from 12 states across the country are participating in the championship.
The SP highlighted that martial arts like karate develop both physical strength and mental resilience in youth while serving as platforms for mutual understanding and friendship among participants from different regions. Damodar noted that sports effectively keep young people away from bad habits and encouraged parents to promote their children's participation in athletics. He urged Prakasam district athletes to showcase excellent skills and bring recognition to their region.
Ongole DSP R Srinivasarao, Taluka CI Vijay Krishna, Ongole Two Town CI Srinivasarao, karate association leaders Nalluri Mohan Rao, educational institution head Nalluri Venkateswarlu, Mandava Murali Krishna, Marella Subbarao, Mandava Subbarao, and numerous karate coaches from various districts attended the ceremony.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Fourth edition of Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon poster launched
Visakhapatnam: The official poster launch of the fourth edition of the Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon was organised in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The event was attended by Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi, director of Sandhya Marines Limited Kondragunta Anand Kumar, chairman of Varun Group V Prabhu Kishore, among others, were present at the launch. To promote fitness and well-being across the city, Vizag Runners Society is actively conducting monthly club runs and free professional strength training sessions. Led by a certified coach, these events are designed to engage individuals of all fitness levels and foster a culture of health and vitality. Speaking on the occasion, president of Vizag Runners Society Balakrishna Rai said, 'Our goal is to motivate people of Vizag to embrace fitness and transform the city into a symbol of health and vitality.' President Balakrishna Rai, secretary Srinivas Kancheti, treasurer Radhika Koneru, joint secretary Vivek Dassani, joint treasurer Rana Uppalapati, all founder members and core committee members of VR society explained to the audience that the Vizag Marathon is scheduled on November 30th. The run will be held in four categories 32-km, 21-km, 10-km and 5-km. Interested runners can register by logging on to: Apart from prizes worth Rs 10 lakh for winners, registered participants will receive a T-shirt, finisher's medal, among others.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Poster of Vizag Marathon launched
A poster on Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon, fourth edition, to be conducted by the Vizag Runners Society, was officially launched here on Monday by Commissioner of Police Sankhabrata Bagchi. The Vizag Runners Society conducts monthly club runs and free professional strength training sessions to promote fitness and well-being across the city. Led by a certified coach, these events are designed to engage individuals of all fitness levels and foster a culture of health and vitality, according to the society. The annual flagship event, Vizag Marathon, is organised keeping runners' needs in mind. Speaking on the occasion, Bala Krishna Rai, president of Vizag Runners Society said their goal is to motivate the people of Vizag to embrace fitness and transform the city into a symbol of health and vitality. On this occasion Mr. Bala Krishna Rai, explained to the audience about Vizag Marathon, which will be held on November 30 in four categories: 32 km, half marathon (21.125 Km), 10 km and 5 km. Interested runners can register at The registered participants will get an official PUMA race t-shirt, post-race refreshments, hydration and energy drinks and free race-day photos. The winners will get prizes worth ₹10 lakh. The launch was done in the presence of Anand Kumar Kondragunta, director Sandhya Marines Ltd., Mavuri Venkata Ramana, chairman of CMR Group, Ramachandra J., chief operating officer, Apollo Hospitals, Arilova, Prabhu Kishore Vallurupalli, chairman of Varun Group, Srinivas Duddupudi, chairman of Sri Kanya Iron and Steels Pvt. Ltd., Shyam, chairman of Manchukonda Shyam Zaveri Jewellery House and Pradyumna, general manager (quality control) Divis Laboratories Limited.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
National karate tourney gets going in Ongole
ONGOLE: Prakasam district Superintendent of Police (SP) AR Damodar officially opened the 43rd National Open Karate Championship-2025 at the Dr P Anand Mini Stadium here on Sunday. The tournament has attracted nearly 700 karate athletes from 12 states across the country, competing in various age groups. Damodar praised the event's organiser Sidharth Karate-Do Academy for making all arrangements and extended his best wishes to the participants. The first day's prize distribution ceremony was attended by Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, SN Padu MLA BN Vijaya Kumar, AP Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Dr Nukasani Balaji, and AP Maritime Board Chairman Damacharla Satyanarayana. They presented prizes to the day's winners. The SP highlighted the benefits of martial arts like karate and judo, stating they help make young people stronger, sharper, and more disciplined. He urged parents to encourage their children to pursue sports based on their interests, as this fosters self-control and leads to a brighter future. 'It is possible to keep children and youth away from bad habits by encouraging them in their interested sports,' the SP. Ongole DSP R Srinivasa Rao, Ongole Taluk Police Station CI Vijaya Krishna, and other officials were present.
