Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open
Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout performances..
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The inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship showcased rising martial arts talents, with young fighters excelling across various categories at Seme in Kombewa on February 21 and 22.
- Takk Rawinji dominated the children's division, securing numerous top spots.
- Maseno University emerged as the top performer in the novice ranks, leading the overall medal table with 11 medals, including four gold.
- Daniel Odhiambo, a 15-year-old from Takk Rawinji, was a standout performer, winning in the boys' 14-15 years kumite and aspiring to represent Kenya internationally.
- Brian Ochieng of Kisumu YMCA was the most dominant senior competitor, claiming both kata and kumite titles.
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