Jun 02, 2024 Sports The competitors took a photo op with their medals at the end of the tournament Kaieteur Sports – The International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) – Guyana successfully held their annual National Karate Tournament at Marian Academy on Rupert Craig Highway last Saturday (May 25th, 2024), showcasing an impressive array of talent with 81 competitors participating. Chief Judge Christopher Chaves, who is also the organization’s Chief Instructor and Country Director presided over the tournament. He welcomed all in attendance, gave a brief on the organization and the importance of the tournament and fielded the competitor’s oath read by Emily Ibbott.
The tournament then kicked off in true ISKF fashion. Impressively employing the flag system and well organized. Adeptly, the refereeing duties were handled by Marlon George and Marvin Singh, ensuring discipline and fairness in the match environment, much to the spectator’s delight.
Competitors were keen to ascend and subscribed to camaraderie despite their intense and focused disposition. Competitors comprised both children and adults and matches had both male and female divisions. The judge’s panel included Shermon Best and Christina Chaves, who, along with other senior judges, contributed to the meticulous assessment of the competitor’s performance.
Special thanks were extended to Sister Shelly Jhetoo, O.S.U, the Principal of Marian Academy, for providing the venue.
Gratitude was also expressed to R.
