Nagpur’s athletes showcased an outstanding performance at the 10th National Teng Soo Do (Korean Karate) Tournament held at Chhatrasal Indoor Stadium, Model Town, New Delhi, earning a remarkable total of 18 medals.
With participation from almost all states across India and around 400 players in the competition, the Maharashtra team, which included 9 players from Nagpur district, displayed exceptional skills in both Fight and Poom categories. The team secured 7 gold medals, 6 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals, clinching the first-place trophy.
Prateek Bandebuche from Nagpur stood out by securing 2 gold medals, while other notable performances included Dhruv Pethe with 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal, Aradhya Talvekar with 1 gold and 1 bronze medal, Uddhav Duff with 1 gold medal and 1 bronze medal, Lauren Gajbhiye with 1 gold medal and 1 silver medal, Nandini Patharabe with 1 gold medal and 1 silver medal, Jayash Patil earning 2 silver medals, and Utkarsh Unkar claiming 2 silver medals. Tanmay Tijare contributed to the medal tally with 2 bronze medals.
The parents of the medal-winning players, along with the President and Secretary of the Maharashtra Association, Rocky D’Souza and Subhash Mohite, and the President of Nagpur Association, Kiran Yadav, expressed their congratulations. Coaches Narendra Bihar, Kajal Raut, and Achal Raut also played a crucial role in the success of the Nagpur team.
While celebrating martial arts achievements, some argue that competitive events should focus on overall character development rather than solely on winning medals to foster a more balanced and holistic approach.
