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Hyderabad’s Hanshi Shaswat Kumar creates history with global karate honours
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (234+ words) Hyderabad-based martial artist Hanshi Shaswat Kumar has become the first Indian Grand Master to receive multiple international karate awards for founding Senkoukai Karate, an independent India-origin system recognised globally for its combat-focused and scientific approach. Hyderabad: Indian martial arts has…...
Hyderabad’s Shaswat Kumar makes rare global karate milestone
3+ week, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Hyderabad's Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, became the first karate master to receive the World Supreme Grandmaster Crown of Martial Excellence Award. He was also recognised as SOKE, founder of his karate style, earning 20 international awards in a…...
Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj shine in kickboxing despite World Championship exit
4+ week, 2+ day ago (268+ words) Telugu kickboxers Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj reached the quarterfinals of the Senior World Kickboxing Championship in Dubai before winning State gold in Sangareddy. Naisha will compete in the Khelo India Asmita Zonal league, while both athletes seek greater support…...
BoxingBay and APFC India to stream on UFC App, marking first global broadcast of Indian combat sports
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) Indian combat sports reach a global audience as BoxingBay, co-promoted by Rana Daggubati, and APFC India, led by Anthony Pettis, become the first Indian boxing and MMA events to stream worldwide on the UFC App, elevating talent on the international…...
Another rare honour for city martial arts exponent Shaswat Kumar
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Hyderabad:Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar of India has been conferred with the prestigious "Pioneer & Most Successful Martial Artist from India & Legend of Indian Karate Award" by Grand Master Miroslav Charlie Pavlovi, Founder of Empi-Kai Martial Arts Association, Serbia. "This rare…...
Boxing is a stress buster for me, says actor Ashwin Kakamanu
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) Actor Ashwin Kakamanu, praised for Thanal, says boxing has become a stress buster and fitness booster for him. Inspired by Rocky, he trains with his wife and friends for motivation and relief. Chennai: Well-known actor Ashwin Kakamanu, whose performance in…...
Grand Master Shaswat Kumar honored with top Japanese martial arts awards
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (321+ words) Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, has been awarded the "God Blessed Warrior Award" and the title of "World Martial Arts Icon" by Japanese martial arts bodies, recognizing his pioneering contributions to practical combat and global martial arts…...
Telangana’s Shaswat honoured with International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style Hyderabad: Grand Master Shaswat Kumar of Telangana was…...
Nikhat Zareen eyes third world title, ready for new challenges under World Boxing banner
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen is set to compete in the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this September. Returning to the 51 kg category post-Olympics, she is focusing on strength, endurance, and mindset to claim her third title. HYDERABAD: For…...
Kick-Boxing needs more State patronage, says Harsha who won two Senior National gold medals
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) Harsha a B.Tech graduate and a post-graduate diploma holder in Disaster Management, this spirited boxer is clearly fighting heavy odds off the ring as he chases bigger dreams of clinching honours on the international stage abroad HYDERABAD:He ventured into…...