Archive · 20 Jul 2026
42-member Indian karate team departs for Okinawa Worlds
A big group of 42 Indian karate players is going to a very important competition in Okinawa, Japan.
They have been training hard for almost a year to get ready.
The team is part of a group called the OSK Federation of India, which has been teaching traditional karate for over 34 years.
The competition is one of the most famous in the world for this type of karate.
The team was sent off by their coaches, parents, and fans who are hoping they will do well and make India proud.
This event is a great chance for the Indian karate players to show their skills and learn from the best in the world.
A 42-member Indian karate team departed for the 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament 2026 in Okinawa, Japan.
The team was selected after nearly a year of rigorous training under Shihan Suresh Kenichira.
The tournament is organized by the Okinawa Prefectural Government and other prestigious karate organizations.
The OSK Federation of India has been promoting traditional Okinawan karate for over 34 years.
The team aims to compete for medals and showcase India's growing strength in traditional karate.
- Who
- 42-member Indian karate team representing the OSK Federation of India (OSKFI)
- What
- Departure for the 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament 2026
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Okinawa, Japan
- Why
- To compete in the prestigious tournament and showcase India's strength in traditional Okinawan karate
- Team Size
- 42 members
- Event
- 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament 2026
- Location
- Okinawa, Japan
- Organizers
- Okinawa Prefectural Government, Okinawa Dento Karatedo Shinkokai, Okinawa Karate World Tournament Executive Committee
- Federation
- OSK Federation of India (OSKFI)
- Training Duration
- Nearly a year
- Chief Instructor
- Shihan Suresh Kenichira
- Federation History
- Over 34 years promoting traditional Okinawan karate