MUSCAT: The ninth Shotokan karate Center Open Competition under Oman Karate Committee concluded on October 13 at the Sports Hall of Al Amal Sports Club in Muscat Governorate.
The event under the auspices of Basil bin Ahmed bin Amer al Rawas, Uder-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth, In the presence of Oman Karate Committee chairman, shaikh Salem bin Hamad al Mahrouqi, along with Hani bin Khamis al Hoti, director of Al Amal Sports Club.
300 male and female representing 23 clubs from four countries, the Sultanate of Oman, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq competed at the ninth edition of the tournament.
The tournament competitions were managed by an international, continental and national referees, with medical staff from the Apollo Hospitals Group.
The competitions were divided into kata and kumite competitions according to the age groups and weights determined by the organising committee.
The general standings of Competition were as follows: The Champ Club won the first place cup, then the Kuwait Compat Club won the second place cup, the third place cup went to the Oman Shito ryu Club, and the forth place cup went to the Shotokan Karate Center.
The organising committee extends its thanks and appreciation to: Apollo Hospitals Group, Al Reef Rest House, Al Wafi Water Company, Muscat Pharmacy, Erth Al Makan Coffee, Oman Newspaper and Sultanate of Oman TV for their contribution to the success of the Competition activities.
It is worth noting that the Shotokan Karate Center holds this Competition annually, in which most local karate clubs, academies and centres and from some Arab and foreign countries participate, with the aim of developing the sport of karate in the Sultanate of Oman and for karate players to gain more experience and skills by competing with players of other clubs.
And For coaches to gain more experience and knowledge by having their players compete with players from other clubs, as well as for referees to hone their skills by applying the International Karate Federation Rules, which has some developments and updates on the Tatami.
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