Guwahati, Oct. 16 -- Shillong will host the 5th KIO North East Zone Karate Championship 2026 from October 22 to 24, with 899 athletes, coaches, referees and team officials expected to participate in the three-day event.

Organised by the Karate India Organisation (KIO) and hosted by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA), the championship will be held at the Convocation Hall of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), with support from the Meghalaya government's Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.

The competition will bring together karate practitioners from across the North East, with athletes competing at the zonal level. The event is also expected to provide participants with an opportunity to assess their performance ahead ...