Date: September 19–20, 2026
Place: Anuradhapura Indoor Stadium, Sri Lanka
Organizer: Sri Lanka Branch (Rajarata Dojo)
The first South Asia Shinkyokushinkai Karate Open Championship was successfully held on September 20, 2026, at the Anuradhapura Indoor Stadium.
The championship featured 13 age-based categories for children and three weight-based categories for adults. A total of 208 competitors took part in separate male and female divisions in each category.
In the Kata events, competitors demonstrated a high level of technical excellence and discipline, while the Kumite events showcased the true Budo spirit of full-contact karate.
A Tameshiwari (breaking) demonstration added great excitement and color to the event, highlighting the strength, focus, and power developed by Country Representative Ruvinda Liyanamohottige through Shinkyokushinkai Karate training.
This championship marked a historic milestone as the first tournament organized by Shinkyokushinkai Sri Lanka Rajarata Dojo that was open to all Kyokushin karate organizations across South Asia. About ten other Kyokushin organizations in Sri Lanka, together with a team from Pakistan, participated in the event. Shihan Yasukazu Koi was invited as the chief guest, bringing great prestige and value to the tournament.
The organizer, Sensei Saranga Ranasinghe, Head of Rajarata Dojo, expressed his heartfelt and respectful gratitude to Shihan Koi for accepting the invitation. He also thanked Country Representative Ruvinda Liyanamohottige for his immense support and outstanding leadership, which provided great strength throughout the organization of the tournament. Special thanks were also extended to Branch Chief Ajith Goonetilleke and Sensei Rohan Perera for their tremendous support.
Prior to the South Asia Championship, a Shinkyokushinkai Karate Judging Training session was conducted on September 19. The training was led by Shihan Yasukazu Koi, who provided valuable knowledge and practical guidance on karate judging and competition officiating. Organized by Sensei Saranga Ranasinghe of Rajarata Dojo, the program brought together karate practitioners and officials dedicated to improving judging standards in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
2026 South Asia List of Prize Winners Kumite
2026 South Asia List of Prize Winners Kata
