Newskarnataka-Mysore
Gonikoppalu: An Indian out of fellow Indians who took part in Shitorio Karate in World Shitorio Karate Championship held at Tokyo, Japan recently bagged the gold in senior category, stated Indian Shitorio Karate Federation president Cheppudira Arunmachaiah.
Out of 18 Indians participated in the championship; Chennai police assistant sub-inspector M Dhanashekar bagged the gold medal in a fight with Japanese competitor under senior category. Jammada Jaya Joyappa and Somanna from Kodagu also staged good show in the championship.
Arunmachaiah expressed hope that Karate will be included in Olympics of 2020.