Karatekas leave for Tokyo

Sarath Malalasekera

A Karate team led by Branch Chief and Chief Instructor of NPO World Karate Organisation Sensei Piyaratne Muthukumarana left yesterday for Tokyo to attend the 9th World Open Karate Championship to be held on October 13 and 14 at Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Fighters from 74 branches all over the world will participate in this event. This Championship will be conducted according to Full Contact rules of late Sosai master Oyama, the undefeated Karate Exponent in the world, Muthukumarana said.

Dumidu Dayasen Ratiyala and Nalin Sumedha Maramba Vithana will represent Sri Lanka in the World Open Karate Championship. Sensei Piyaratne Muthukumarana will be a judge from Sri Lanka in this event.

Vice President of the Organisation K.P.N. Silva, the Chairman of Skill Development Fund will also participate as a special invitee at the World Open Karate Championship.

Sri Lankan D. D. Ratiyala will participate at an International Karate Seminar and Grading Test which will be held after the Tournament on October 16 and 17.