Rajesh Thakkar Karate Academy (RTKA) is proud to announce its talented team representing ‘TEAM INDIA’ at the 9th Asian Goju-Ryu Karate Federation Tournament, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team depart on May 23 to compete on the international stage. This team is playing on behalf of Union
of Goju Ryu Karate Do Federation.
The team will be led and coached by Sensei Dakshesh Shah, 4th Degree Black Belt, who brings immense experience, dedication, and leadership to guide the RTKA students in both Kata (form) and Kumite (sparring) events. In addition, Sensei Dhiraj Pawar, President of the Union of Goju-Ryu Karate Federation of India, will be guiding and leading the larger Indian contingent at the tournament, lending his expertise and vision to Team India’s overall participation.
Participants Representing India from RTKA: Manan Parekh, Age: 20, Events: Kata, Kumite. Arnav Seth, Age: 14, Events: Kata, Kumite. Arham Kothari, Age: 14, Events: Kata, Kumite. Dhruvaan Jain, Age: 10, Events: Kata, Kumite. Aryaman Sheth, Age: 10, Events: Kata, Kumite. Jason Ranawat, Age: 15, Events:
Kata, Kumite.
These young athletes have undergone rigorous training and are set to compete with excellence and honor. RTKA takes immense pride in nurturing their journey and wishes the team the very best as they represent India with passion, discipline, and determination.
Age: 18, Events: Kata, Kumite. Tanishq Jain, Age: 21, Events: Kata, Kumite. Diyaan Ranawat, Age: 15, Events: Kata, Kumite. Niddish Mehta, Age: 13, Events: Kata, Kumite. Khush Shah, We wish them all the very best!
(RTKA is 45 years old organization teaching Karate to all age group led and guided by Sensei Rajesh Thakkar. They have their headquarters at P.J. Hindu Gymkhana.)
