Five Ali Public School Students Qualify for State-Level Karate

Ali Public School, Bhatkal has announced that five students have earned selection for the State-Level Karate Championship after strong performances in recent qualifying events. The school applauded the students’ discipline and training, and thanked parents and coaches for their support.

The qualifying students and their fathers’ names are:

• Mustafeez Kola, son of Mohiddin Kola (U-14)
• Abdurrahman Kappa, son of Mohammed Azam Kappa (U-17)
• Hamdan Damda, son of Fazlur Rahman Damda (U-17)
• Mohammed Elaaf Syed, son of Abdur Rahim (U-17)
• Abdul Ahad, son of Afzal Ahmed (U-17)

According to the school, the athletes advanced through their respective age and weight categories by demonstrating sound technique, fitness, and sportsmanship. Training will continue in the coming days with a focus on refining kata and kumite, endurance, and match strategy ahead of the state meet. Teachers and parents expressed pride in the students for balancing academics and sport, and the school encouraged the community to cheer them on at the next stage.