The Guyana Police Force (GPF) walked away with 11 medals (two gold, five silver and four bronze) at the recently concluded “One Guyana” Karate Championship, which was held from February 28 to March 1, 2026, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
The championship featured 128 athletes, ranging in age from nine years to adults, competing in 31 Kata (forms) and Kumite (fighting) categories.
Competing in both male and female adult individual Kata and Kumite, as well as Team Kata and Team Kumite, the GPF team delivered a commendable performance which led to them securing the 11 medals.
The Police team comprised Deputy Superintendent Beaton, Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Bobb, Lance Corporal Ramsay, Constable Albert, and Recruit Constable Ignatius. Sensei Murray served as coach.
Among the notable achievements, Rural Constable Ignatius captured gold in the Individual Kumite category and bronze in Adult Team Kumite.
Sergeant Roberts and Constable Albert both earned silver medals in the Female Adult Team Kata and Team Kumite categories, while Sergeant Bobb secured silver in Adult Team Kata. Lance Corporal Ramsay also contributed to the team’s success, earning bronze in Team Kumite.
Following the championship, the team paid a courtesy visit to the commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, where they shared highlights of their participation and achievements.
Commissioner Hicken congratulated the ranks for their performance and commended them for representing the GPF, encouraging them to continue striving for success while inspiring other ranks through sports.
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