Shillong, Oct. 23 -- The 5th KIO North East Zone Karate championship 2026 began at the NEHU Convocation Hall here in Meghalaya on Friday, bringing together more than 900 karatekas and officials for the two-day regional sporting event, hosted by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA).
The championship, organised under the aegis of the Karate India Organisation (KIO), marks a significant moment for Meghalaya, which is hosting a mega karate event like this after a gap of nearly 30 years. The event is supported by the Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs.
The tournament will conclude on Saturday, with participants from seven North East states taking part.
Meghalaya has fielded a strong contingent of 292 male and female karatekas, compe...