日時：2024年4月6日
場所：コロンボ、ウェラエラ
主催：スリランカ支部（マヘシュ・ガヤン・アマラシンヘ支部長）
スリランカ・アマラシンヘ支部の型大会「型チャンピオン2024」が、2024年4月6日にウェラエラで行われ、支部内の各道場から6歳から17歳まで70名以上が男女別の各カテゴリに分かれて競いました。
今年の大会から、オンライン大会運営システムが導入され、試合編成、参加者の年齢別カテゴリー分け、トーナメント勝ち上がりの管理など、全てペーパーレスで容易に行えるようになりました。これにより、大会の運営が合理化されただけでなく、より効率的で正確な運営ができるようになりました。
伝統的な空手に現代的なテクノロジーを取り入れた今回の大会は大成功を収め、今後の格闘技イベントの新しい形を示しただけでなく、武道の素晴らしさ、規律と礼儀の価値を広め、若い才能を育てるという使命に邁進してきたスリランカ支部の発展の証を示す事ができました。
Sri Lanka- Amarasinghe Branch Kata Champion 2024
Date:6th April 2024
Place: Werahera, Colombo
Organizer: Sri Lanka Branch (Branch Chief Mahesh Amarasinghe)
On April 6th, 2024, the Shinkyokushin Kata Tournament, named KATA Champion 2024, was successfully held at Club Fusion Indoor Stadium, Werahera, Colombo. This event, organized by the Mahesh Amarasinghe branch of WKO Sri Lanka, under the guidance of Branch Chief Sensei Mahesh Gayan Amarasinghe, marked a significant moment for karate in the region, showcasing the dedication and skills of over 70 participating students from Sensei Amarasinghe’s dojos.
The tournament featured a comprehensive set of categories, accommodating competitors from under 6 to 17 years old, across both male and female divisions. The judging panel, comprised of respected black belt Sempai’s Dewna, Gahanath, Yasindu, and Sethumi, with myself as the main judge, ensured the integrity and fairness of the competition. Winners in each category were duly recognized with medals, trophies, and certificates, a testament to their hard work and mastery.
A novel aspect of this year’s tournament was the integration of a paperless, online tournament management system. This digital approach facilitated the seamless organization of matches, division of participants into age-specific categories, and management of the single-elimination bracket system. This not only streamlined the operational aspect of the tournament but also introduced a level of efficiency and accuracy previously unseen in local karate competitions.
The KATA Champion 2024 serves as a model for future martial arts events, highlighting the potential of combining traditional karate practices with modern technological solutions. The successful execution of this tournament reflects the growing stature of Shinkyokushin karate in Sri Lanka, bolstered by a commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting the values of discipline and excellence in martial arts.