Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Championship Concludes in Kolkata
Imagine a big sports competition called the Captain's Cup, where people show off their skills in karate, kickboxing, and other martial arts.
It happened in a city called Kolkata.
Many athletes, including a good number of women, came from different places to compete.
There were many different types of matches and categories.
One school even sent its own team for the first time ever, showing that these sports might become more common in schools.
It was a fun event where everyone got to test their skills and learn from each other.
The Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Championship took place in Kolkata from August 15-18.
The event featured full-contact karate, kickboxing, kata, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Around 60 competitors participated daily across nearly 80 categories.
39% of the athletes were women, marking a significant presence.
Modern High School for Girls sent an official team, a first for the tournament.
- Who
- Fighters from Kerala, Maharashtra, Assam and West Bengal, including Rishika Banerjee and Sneha Samanta.
- What
- Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Championship featuring karate, kickboxing, kata, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- When
- August 15-18
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To compete in martial arts disciplines.
- Event Name
- Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Championship
- Location
- Kolkata
- Dates
- August 15-18
- Disciplines
- Full-contact karate, kickboxing, kata, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Female Athlete Participation
- 39%