Athletes from Abbotsford’s Yogi Karate Dojo had a great showing at the recent Canada Open Karate Championships, with locals taking home 11 medals.
The Canada Open Karate Championships, considered Canada’s largest karate tournament and one of the biggest on the continent, saw more than 1,200 participants from all over take to the mat in Richmond on Dec. 2 and 3.
YKD competitors scored four gold, two silver and five bronze at the event.
Those collecting medals included: Flynn Relly (gold), Arman Dhaliwal (gold and bronze), Homan Sharma (gold), Ranon Sharma (gold and bronze), Devyaan Sharma (silver), Rayaan Sharma (silver), Mannat Dhaliwal (bronze), Tashi Sharma (bronze) and Krishang Chauhan (bronze).
“Our dojo has always been focused on engaging kids in the community through the discipline and art of Karate,” stated Sensei Yogender Chauhan, the chief instructor at YKD. “These victories at the Canada Open are a testament to our students hard work and the supportive environment we foster here.”
For more information on YKD, visit yogikaratedojo.com or contact 778-598-0064.