Sabah Karate Association sending 22 karatekas to National Martial Arts Championship
Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: The karatekas from SKA who will be taking part in the National Martial Arts Championship pose with team officials. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Karate Association (SKA) will be represented by a 22-member squad to compete in the National Martial Arts Championship at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil starting Saturday (July 26). The 12 male athletes in the team are Adlin Vince Viceroy @Irwan (cadet individual kata), Danish Rayyan Rajis (cadet Jeffisten Jeffrin (cadet -57kg), Al-Zovainz Zurizal (cadet-63kg), Leonard Vresley Binajen (cadet-70kg), Gerrard Lady Gary (cadet +70kg), Ryyen Ryye Gerrad Rojin (junior kata), Putra Rayn Nazwan Heryzwan (junior -55kg), Muhd Farish Danish Mohd Saidin (junior -61kg), Mickail Zaquan Zurizal (junior -68kg), Mohd Idzham Zairie (junior -76kg) and Ivan Nicholas Chai (junior +76kg). The females on the list are Nurrasyiqah Fari'ah Razmi (cadet individual kata), Dezzie Chell Davis (cadet -47kg), Lim Leyca (cadet (-54kg), Rose Dayan Mohd Hamli (cadet-61kg), Amirah Syahindah Azlan (cadet +61kg), Nurfarhadylia Ershan Jr (junior individual kata), Nurradhiah Fathiah Razmi (junior -48kg), Ameera Jnita Liew (junior -53kg), Audrey Adreana Baking (junior -59kg) and Nurul Afiqatul Khairiyah Jahari (junior -66kg). The two-day event also featuring silat, muaythai, wushu and wrestling is organised by the Youth and Sports Ministry through the Youth and Sports Department. SKA secretary general Julian Chin said they are not setting targets for the athletes and urged them to do their best. 'This will be another opportunity for them to gain valuable experience and I hope it will also help them to improve their skills,' he said. Meanwhile, the team led by manager Ayunah Majabin with Mahfudz Azeem, Jackson Cyprianus and Grace Tiwon as coaches left for Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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