YGN hosts IKO Myanmar Karate Championships

The IKO Myanmar Kata and Kumite Championships 2026 were held yesterday at MICT Park, Hline University Campus, in Hline Township, Yangon.
IKO Myanmar (International Karate Organization Myanmar) organized the competition, which was opened with remarks by U Min Lwin, an official of the organization.
The competition featured junior and senior divisions, with 16 categories for athletes aged 18 and above. A total of 12 teams from Yangon Region took part, with more than 300 athletes competing, including 170 in men’s and women’s Kumite and 140 in Kata events.
After the competitions, IKO Myanmar officials presented medals to the first-, second- and third-place winners in both the junior and senior divisions.
IKO Myanmar athletes will also compete in an international karate tournament scheduled to take place in Japan in May 2027. Five male and two female athletes under the age of 18 will participate in their respective weight categories. — Bala/KZL