UKHRUL: Eight karate players from Ukhrul district have been selected to represent Manipur at the 5th Karate India Organisation (KIO) North East Zone Karate Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in Shillong, Meghalaya, from October 22 to 24.
The championship marks Meghalaya’s return as host of a major zonal karate tournament after three decades.
The eight players, along with team coach Shimnganing Marzah, technical director of the Ukhrul District Karate-Do Association, will leave for Shillong on October 20.
The selected players are undergoing training under Marzah at SSM Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Hamleikhong, Ukhrul.
Marzah said Ukhrul deputy commissioner Uppuluri Chaitanya, IAS, extended his best wishes to the contingent and sponsored travel expenses for two of the players.
He expressed appreciation for the deputy commissioner’s support and encouragement for young people in the district, saying such support was an advantage for local athletes.
The selected players are as follows:
Sub-junior category
- Vareso Muivah
- Yarmathan Awungshi
- M Mboy
- Shangreithan Ningshen
- Ethan Sipo Shingnaisui George
- Timlui A Shimray
- Dilchea Chamroy
Cadet category
8. Solum Marzah
Team coach: Shimnganing Marzah, technical director, Ukhrul District Karate-Do Association.