Bayelsa State Karate Championship Set for October 2026

The Bayelsa State Karate Association, in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Sports Council, is organizing the first-ever Bayelsa State Close Karate Championships on October 12 and 13, 2026. This two-day event will take place at the Multipurpose Hall, Sports Complex, in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.

The championship will feature competitions in Kata and Kumite events across senior, junior, cadet, and under-14 categories. Dorcas Innocent, the Secretary of the Bayelsa State Karate Association, announced that registration for the competition will be free for all interested participants.

Outstanding athletes will be awarded cash prizes and medals to recognize their performances. The initiative aims to encourage participation in karate and reward excellence, providing a platform for both senior athletes to assess their competitive readiness and for younger practitioners to showcase their skills and potential.