🌟 Our Champions

Bompu Karlo — Double Gold (Kata & Kumite)

Bompu delivered an outstanding showing: winning gold in Kata and gold in Kumite. His victories showcase both the precision of his form (kata) and the strategic, combative edge (Kihon Ippon Kumite) required at a world-class level. Achieving gold in two very different disciplines underlines his versatility, her physical conditioning, and her mental composure in high-pressure bouts.

Sri Kumaran Senthil Kumar — Double Gold (Kata & Kumite)

Sri Kumaran matched the feat: also clinching two gold medals, one in Kata and one in Kumite. This mirrors Bompu’s achievement and underscores the depth of our programme. His ability to succeed in both forms-based and fighting-based events speaks to his well-rounded training and competitive mindset.

Shreya Gogoi — Silver Medal (Kata)

Shreya brought home a silver medal in Kata. While she narrowly missed gold, a silver at a world championship is a tremendous achievement—especially in kata, where every movement, balance and expression counts and the margin for error is tiny. Her performance places her among the very best in the world.

🌍 About the Championship

• The event took place from 1–3 November 2025 in Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture), Japan. 

• It was organised by the Japan Shotokan Karate Association (JSKA). 

• The championship drew participation from over 34 sporting nations across six continents, making it one of the most globally representative editions. 

• For our country’s team, it marked an important milestone in demonstrating that our athletes can compete and succeed on the world stage of traditional Shotokan karate-do.

✅ What this means for Us

• The double-gold achievements by Bompu and Sri Kumaran show that our training regime, coaching, and athlete mindset are operating at elite levels.

• Shreya’s silver in kata adds to our medal tally and motivates us to push further for gold next time — especially in form disciplines.

• The fact that this championship featured over 34 nations means the competition was very stiff; medals here reflect success against diverse and strong global opponents.

• These results enhance our reputation and will inspire younger students in our programme — showing what’s possible through dedication and excellence.