The SANKUKAI Goa team delivered an extraordinary performance at the 1st World Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association (WFSKA) India Open Karate Championship 2024, held under the prestigious banner of WFSKA India. Competing against top-level athletes from all over the country, the SANKUKAI Goa contingent, led by Chief Instructor Sensei Umesh Devendra Jainapur, bagged an impressive total of 43 medals, comprising 3 golds, 8 silvers, and 32 bronzes.
Team Achievements
The team’s results were nothing short of remarkable, with participants excelling in both Kata and Kumite categories. Their collective discipline, rigorous training, and commitment to karate were clearly evident in their outstanding achievements.
Let’s take a closer look at the individual achievements of the medal winners:
- Yash Hippargi
- Silver in Kumite
- Bronze in Kata
- Pratik Naik
- Silver in Kumite
- Bronze in Kata
- Tushal Kumar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Jyoti Kumar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Abida Khan
- Gold in Kumite
- Silver in Kata
- Preeti Kotekar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Faaz Beg
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Anzar Khan
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Rehan Khan
- Gold in Kumite
- Silver in Kata
- Nishita Pirankar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Sangamesh Pujari
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Vishnuraj Tilve
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Prisha Shetty
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Soham Naik
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Pran Shetty
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Spruha Kavlekar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Sonam Bhandari
- Silver in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Tanvi Luktuke
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Pruthvi Rathod
- Gold in Kata
- Silver in Kumite
- Shreesha Dessai
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Sanav Naik
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Sanket Magdum
- Silver in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
- Ashish Madar
- Bronze in Kata
- Bronze in Kumite
Summary of Medals:
- Gold Medals: 3
- Silver Medals: 8
- Bronze Medals: 32
- Total Medals: 43
The team’s medal haul is a reflection of their dedication and preparation leading up to this high-level competition. The individual successes of athletes like Abida Khan, who secured a gold in Kumite and a silver in Kata, and Rehan Khan and Pruthvi Rathod, who also performed exceptionally well by winning gold and silver in their respective categories, underscore the bright future of SANKUKAI Goa.
Leadership and Training
The remarkable achievements of the SANKUKAI Goa team can be largely attributed to the leadership and guidance of Sensei Umesh Devendra Jainapur, Chief Instructor of SANKUKAI Goa. His emphasis on traditional Shotokan techniques, combined with a modern approach to competition training, helped his students deliver such outstanding results. Sensei Jainapur’s experience and expertise have clearly played a pivotal role in shaping these young athletes into formidable competitors.
Reflections on the Event
For SANKUKAI Goa, this event was not just about winning medals; it was a step forward in their journey of continuous improvement. Each participant, whether they won a medal or not, gained valuable experience that will shape their future in karate. The camaraderie and support among team members were as commendable as their individual achievements.
Looking Ahead
With a total of 43 medals, the SANKUKAI Goa team has proven their prowess in karate at a national level. As the team continues to train and evolve under the mentorship of Sensei Jainapur, they look forward to participating in more competitions, both nationally and internationally. The future looks bright for these dedicated athletes, and their success at the WFSKA India Open Championship is just the beginning.
SANKUKAI Goa’s participation and achievements in this prestigious event have set a high standard for the team. As they continue their martial arts journey, the world can expect to see even more exceptional performances from this talented group of karatekas.