MUSCAT: Yohann Chacko Peter showcased his karate prowess by clinching gold at the 10th Shotokan International Open Karate Championship held in Muscat recently. The prestigious event saw participation from over 400 athletes representing 34 clubs across eight countries.
The 11-year-old karate prodigy, a Grade 6 student at Indian School Bausher, secured gold in the individual kata (under-12 boys’ category) and a silver medal in the kumite (under-12 boys’ category).
A dedicated martial artist, Yohann has been honing his skills since the age of four and currently trains under the Ali Al Raisi Karate Club. His winning streak had extended beyond Muscat — at the Bengaluru Kempegowda Cup 2025, part of the fourth National Level Open Karate Championship in India organised by the Traditional Karate Federation of India (TKFI). Yohann bagged gold in the individual Kata (10-11 years boys' category) and bronze in the Grand Kata Championship (under-12 category). Representing Kerala State, he competed against over 500 athletes from various states across India.
Adding to his accolades, Yohann was recently honoured with the ‘Excellence Award’ at Padmatheertham 2025, an event organised by the Thiruvananthapuram Expatriates Association Muscat (TEAM) on January 17, 2025, at Al Falaj Hotel, Ruwi. The award, recognising his outstanding karate achievements in 2024, was presented by renowned Indian actress and playback singer Sreelatha Namboothiri.
With an already impressive track record, Yohann Chacko Peter is undoubtedly a rising star in the world of karate.
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