A disciplined blend of technique, temperament and training was on full display as Xtreme Martial Arts India returned with an impressive 27 medals from the Delhi State Karate Championship 2026, held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The contingent, coached by Akhtar alongside Sanskar, Ali and Ranjeet, secured six gold, eight silver and 13 bronze medals across sub-junior, cadet, and junior categories\u2014underscoring the academy\u2019s steady rise in Delhi\u2019s competitive karate circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standout Performers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the highlights, Sagarika Singh clinched gold in the junior +66kg kumite category, combining controlled aggression with sharp tactical awareness. Manya Anand topped the sub-junior -50kg division, while young competitors Shrihan Katiyar (7, -25kg) and Rishi Thapa (9, -35kg) impressed in their respective kumite bouts, reflecting a strong foundation at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In kata, Saumya Trehan and Jassca secured top honours in their age groups, demonstrating technical precision and disciplined form\u2014core pillars of karate training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silver and Bronze Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Silver medal winners included Vrishank Razdan (kata), Ayan (-50kg kumite), Arvee Gupta (-20kg kumite), and Palavi Yadav (-30kg kumite). Cadet competitors Sahil (-57kg) and Prachi Pariyar (-54kg), along with juniors Ajit Jaiswal (-68kg) and Avik Singh (-59kg), added to the tally with consistent performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bronze medals were claimed by Aryansh Singh, Abhiraj Singh, Harshit Singh, Arvee (kata), Nitara, Ahana Sharma, Myra Pruthi, Prisha Saxena, Jassca (kumite), Samridhi Tomar, Abhyudaya, Samah, and Aryan\u2014highlighting the depth of the academy\u2019s bench strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond Competition: Building Systems and Athletes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Akhtar\u2019s contribution extends beyond coaching. He has been associated with major events such as the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2024 and the South Asian Karate Championship 2023, while also contributing to athlete preparation at the All India Inter-University Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the administrative domain, he serves as Head Admin for Sportdata (South Asia & India), overseeing technical operations at competitions, including those conducted under the Sports Authority of India. His role involves managing tournament systems, draws, and data\u2014functions increasingly central to modern sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More recently, Akhtar led the Galgotias University team at the All India Inter-University Karate Championship 2025\u201326, hosted by Dibrugarh University, where the team delivered a commendable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Xtreme Martial Arts India, the results at the State championship serve as both validation and momentum. With a strong pipeline of young athletes already showing promise, the academy is now expected to focus on national-level competitions, where consistency and exposure will test the depth of its programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a sport defined by incremental progress and unwavering discipline, the academy\u2019s latest showing signals a system steadily coming into its own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Akhtar\u2019s contribution extends beyond coaching. He has been associated with major events such as the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2024 and the South Asian Karate Championship 2023, while also contributing to athlete preparation at the All India Inter-University Championships<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,325,7],"tags":[489,481,487,488],"class_list":["post-2647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-press-release","category-sports","tag-delhi-state-karate-championship-2026","tag-karate","tag-sports","tag-xtreme-martial-arts-india"],"yoast_head":"\n