GUWAHATI, July 4 - Abhirup Saikia and Olivia Kalita, representing Assam emerged best karatekas in the male and female categories respectively at the All India Invitational Karate Championship which concluded at the Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium here today. State Agriculture Minister Atul Borah was the chief guest in the closing function. Sanjeev Gogoi, secretary (sports), Sports Authority of Assam; Donald Tyson, chief technical director, Wadukai Karate-do Association, India; Babla Jamal, chief technical director, Wadukai Karate-do Association, Assam; Dr Jovial Kalita, general secretary, organising committee were also present on the occasion..
Results of Assam players: Olivia Kalita (2 gold), Miranda Kalita (2 bronze), Dixit Baishya (1 silver), Prachi Basistha (1 gold, 1 silver).
