Shankerpura(Udupi): Jenicia Lobo of Shankerpura (Pangla Parish) bagged the Gold Medal at the recently held National Level Karate championship.

The karate National Level Open Tournament “HighFive Championship – 2023” was held on 15-16 July at Rajangana Krishna Mutt Temple, Udupi.

Jencia attempted both in KUMITE event and KATA event categories (brown Belt) and bagged 3rd Place in KUMITE and 1st Place in KATA category. She will be participating in the International Karate Championship to be held in Shivamogga on 5-6 August 2023.

In previous years, she won gold, silver and Bronze medals in several district-level, state-level and national-level karate events.

Recently, Jenicia was felicitated by St John’s Parish, Shankerpura for her excellent performance in the National Level Karate tournament.

She is currently pursuing her BA degree at the Girls College in Udupi and intends to pursue IAS (Civil service).

She is the daughter of Joseph Lobo and Neema Lobo of Shankerpura. Joseph Lobo has been recognized by many associations for his role in the agricultural field, nursery etc