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Observer
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Black belt promotions for Shotokan Karate
MUSCAT: In a significant milestone for martial arts in the Sultanate of Oman, the Shotokan Karate Association celebrated the promotion of several of its members to black belt ranks following a rigorous examination held on Saturday, May 10. Four senior practitioners, Al Yaqdhan al Abdali, Alawi Baomar, Shaima Baomar, and Bayan al Abdali were elevated to the esteemed 3rd Dan Black Belt level, marking years of commitment and excellence in their discipline. While Rimas al Wahibi earned the 2nd Dan rank, showcasing advanced skills and consistent dedication. The 1st Dan Black Belt was awarded to a group of promising karatekas, including Sulaiman al Hinai, Shehab Baomar, Mais al Rasbi, Munther Ghassan, Ammar al Siyabi, Dia Shaheer, and Himank Kaushik. Their promotion signifies a major personal achievement and underscores the growing strength of the karate community in Oman. These accomplishments reflect the association's commitment to fostering discipline, focus and continuous improvement among its members. The success of these athletes also highlights the expanding footprint and popularity of Shotokan Karate across the Sultanate of Oman, as more youth and adults embrace the sport both competitively and as a form of self-development
Times of Oman
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Promotion of Elite Shotokan Karate Association Athletes in Black Belt Examinations
Muscat: In a new sporting achievement added to the record of the Shotokan Karate Association in the Sultanate of Oman, a group of the association's athletes were promoted on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after successfully passing the black belt (Dan) examinations. The promotions were as follows: 3rd Dan Black Belt: Alyaqdhan bin Hilal Al-Abdali Alawi bin Tariq Baomar Shaima bint Tariq Baomar Bayan bint Hilal Al-Abdali 2nd Dan Black Belt: Rimas bint Ahmed Al-Wahaibi 1st Dan Black Belt: Suleiman bin Badr Al-Hinai Shihab bin Tariq Baomar Mays bint Khalifa Al-Rasbi Mounzer Ghassan Ghareir Ammar bin Salem Al-Siyabi Diya Shaheer Himank Kaushik These promotions crown the efforts of the athletes and coaches, and reflect the association's commitment to preparing a distinguished generation of athletes with high technical skills and the ability to represent Oman in local and international forums. In this context, the Shotokan Karate Association extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the respected parents for their continuous support and encouragement of their children, which had a great impact on achieving these accomplishments and building a supportive and motivating environment for success and excellence. The association congratulates all promoted athletes, expressing pride in their distinguished performance during the examinations, and affirms its ongoing commitment to offering training and development programs that support athletic talent in the Sultanate of Oman.
