Lahore set to host National IKO-MATSUSHIMA
Kyokushin Karate
Asher Butt
The Pakistan Karate Organisation
Kyokushin Kai Kan IKO-MATSUSHIMA Japan is gearing up to host the 26th National
IKO-MATSUSHIMA Kyokushin Karate Championships 2025, a prestigious event that
will bring together karate enthusiasts from across the country. Scheduled from
May 16th to 18th, the championships promise an exciting showcase of skill,
discipline, and sportsmanship.
Teams will arrive by 6 PM on May 16 while competitions,
kumite contests will kick off at 9 AM on May 17th and run until the finals at 6
PM. A farewell Sayonara Party is planned for later that evening at 7 PM. The teams
departure will be on May 18th at 10 AM.
The championships will feature fighters from
Pakistan's four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Pakistan Railways,
Police, Pakistan Army, Government College Lahore, Punjab University Lahore, and
other schools, colleges, and organisations.
Weight categories include:
- Male
(above 18 years): -60 kg, +60 kg (open)
- Female
(above 16 years): -50 kg, +50 kg (open)
For under-16 boys and girls, special events
such as stretching exercises, nun chucks performances, stick fighting, bricks
breaking, and Kata presentations will add variety to the championships. Accommodation
will be provided for players and officials, ensuring their comfort throughout
the event. Participating organisations must submit player nominations by May 7,
2025, along with player ID cards and passport-size photographs, using official
letterheads.
The championships extend invitations to all
karate organisations and federations affiliated with international bodies.
Shihan Atta Hussain Butt, the organiser and representative of Atta Butt Dojo
Headquarters, emphasized the importance of promoting karate across Pakistan and
encouraged widespread participation.
For more details, participants are advised to
reach out to the Pakistan Karate Organisation Kyokushin Kai Kan IKO-MATSUSHIMA
Japan or Atta Butt Dojo Headquarters.
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