Meghalaya’s youngest karatekas took the spotlight on the second day of the 32nd State Level Inter School Karate Tournament 2026, showing their growing ability in one of the state’s key school sporting events. The tournament is being held at the Multipurpose Indoor Hall of the Sports Authority of India centre on the NEHU Shillong campus.
The day’s action focused on emerging talent, with school participants stepping onto the mat to demonstrate technique, control and confidence. The performances highlighted how junior athletes in Meghalaya are developing their skills through regular training and competition at the school level.
As a state-level inter-school event, the tournament serves as an important platform for young karate practitioners to gain experience in a competitive setting. It also reflects the continued interest in martial arts among students across Meghalaya, especially as younger age groups begin to take part more actively.
With the competition continuing in Shillong, the event remains a showcase for promising school karate talent and an indicator of the sport’s steady growth in the state. The presence of the youngest competitors added extra attention to the tournament’s second day, underlining the depth of the upcoming generation.
