ASK-G hosts first national championships since COVID
The entire winners’ row at the ASK-G competition
The ASK-G has held its first national karate championships since its reopening after the COVID closure.
On Sunday last, parents and supporters turned out in large numbers to witness the competition, hosted at the YMCA building on Thomas Lands, Georgetown. The Senior Black Belts started the championships off to a rousing spectacle. The spectators were thrilled by the performances, as was evident by the constant applause. Malcolm Francis, Roger Peroune and Shemar Francis emerged top competitors in both the Kata and Kumite (fighting) for their respective divisions.
They later faced each other in a special Open division ( 17 – 49 years), and Roger Peroune took first place position, while Shemar Francis and Malcolm Francis placed second and third respectively.
A glimpse of the proceedings at the ASK-G tournament
For the Senior Black Belts, this competition was a great opportunity to get themselves back into the competition mindset, as they are hoping to attend the Invitational Open in St Vincent & the Grenadines in April, and the Pan-American Karate Championships in Costa Rica in May.
Following were the 5- and 6-year-old children and other Junior Belts, the competitions of which served as a great introduction into competition, allowing the children to confidently step on to the tournament scene.
An athlete participated in the para-karate category, which was well received and proved a great step in the direction of inclusivity in sport. After the events had concluded at about 14.30hrs, the medal presentation followed.
The ASK-G hereby extends its gratitude to the YMCA for allowing the use of their auditorium; to the parents and competitors (especially those from out of Georgetown), judges and officials, who enabled the championships to flow smoothly and successful.
