The men’s and women’s karate teams of RTMNU will participate in the All India Inter-University Karate Championship to be held at Dibrugarh University.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Manali Kshirsagar has arranged air travel for both teams, according to a university press release.
In the individual kata category, Manas Raut from GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, has been selected. The kata team includes Manish Barvekar (Jhulelal Institute of Technology, Nagpur), Akshat Dharamthok (KDK College of Engineering), and Ayush Patharabe (Shri Nashikrao Tirpude College of Physical Education).
In the individual kumite category, the selected players are Hrithik Mudaliar (75 kg) from Physical Education College, Koradi; Achal Bokde (45 kg) from Dr L.D. Bhalkhande Arts and Commerce College, Pawani; Kritika Rathod (55 kg) from GH Raisoni College of Engineering and Management; Payal Deepak Kore (61 kg) from Mahila Mahavidyalaya; Gayatri Awasare (68 kg) from Nagarjuna Institute of Engineering Technology and Management; and Kajal Yellane (+68 kg) from Ishwar Deshmukh Physical Education College.
Vaidehi Shende will serve as the women’s coach, while Jagdish Mankar will coach the men’s team. Dr Zakir Khan will accompany the teams as manager.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Kshirsagar, Registrar Dr Raju Hiwase, Finance and Accounts Officer Harish Paliwal, and Director of Physical Education Dr Sambhaji Bhosale have extended their best wishes to the teams.
According to the release, the players are well-prepared and optimistic about delivering strong performances in the championship.
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