National Junior Karate Championships set for May 29

in celebration of the 50th Independence anniversary of the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana, the National body of Karate – The Guyana Karate Federation (GKF) will be hosting the 2016 National Junior Karate Championships at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Sunday May 29, 2016.

Weigh-In starts at 9:00 hrs and elimination will commence at 10:00 hrs while the Official Opening ceremony and Finals is set for 13:00 hrs.

The Olympic recognized Karate body (WKF) rules will be used and competitors in age groups 6 – 8 years old, 9 – 11 years old, 12 – 14 years old and 15 – 17 years old will be competing for the top spots and the opportunity to represent the Federation Internationally.

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places are donated by the National Sports Commission will be presented to the respective winners at the end of the tournament.