Karate tourney at Ratgama

The 8th International Jithkwando Championships competition commenced at Ratgama Maha Vidyalaya Hall, Galle from July 18 for three days, 19 and 20. In earlier occasions this competition was held in other countries and for the first time Sri Lanka has been selected to hold it by adding more events.

As a result it is open for Karathe, Kung-fu, Angam Pora and many forms of martial arts. Veediya Bandara Angam Pora (Martial arts) Training School’s Founder and Chief Instructor Traditional Martial Artist Indralal Perera has taken the initiative to hold this competition under the patronage of Southern Province Instructor Ruwan Nissanka.

According to Jithkwando Federation’s Co-ordinating Officer Prageeth Perera, over 1,000 local competitors and about 300 competitors from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and China are taking part in this championship.

Those who are engaged in many forms of martial arts can make it a day to prove their talents to become recipients of awards and certificates, said Prageeth Perera.