Baramulla, July 20: The Varmul Gindo Karate Championship 2026 concluded successfully at the Indoor Stadium, Baramulla, with hundreds of young karate enthusiasts showcasing their talent, discipline and competitive spirit in an event that celebrated sportsmanship and youth empowerment.
Organised as part of the Varmul Gindo 3.0 sports festival, the championship brought together promising karate athletes from different parts of Baramulla district. Competitors participated in various age groups and weight categories, displaying impressive technical skills, agility and determination throughout the day-long event.
The championship witnessed intense contests in both kata and kumite events, with participants demonstrating months of dedicated training and hard work. The event drew enthusiastic support from coaches, parents, sports lovers and local residents, who applauded the outstanding performances of the young martial artists.
Speaking on the occasion, the organisers said the championship was aimed at promoting martial arts, encouraging healthy lifestyles among youth and providing a competitive platform for budding athletes to showcase their abilities.
They said Varmul Gindo 3.0 has emerged as an important initiative to identify and nurture sporting talent across the district while steering young people towards constructive and positive activities.
Officials praised the discipline, confidence and sportsmanship displayed by the participants, stating that such competitions help build character, self-confidence and physical fitness among young athletes while preparing them for higher-level tournaments.
At the conclusion of the championship, winners and outstanding performers in different categories were felicitated with medals, trophies and certificates in recognition of their achievements.
The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting sports culture in Baramulla and expressed hope that more young athletes would take up karate and other sporting disciplines, bringing laurels to the district at the state and national levels.
