Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open

Daniel Odhiambo (left) of Takk Rawinji from Homa Bay in action during the inaugural Kisumu Chairman’s Karate Open played at Kombewa in Seme. [Washington Onyango, Standard]

Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout performances across children, novice and senior categories.

The event attracted a strong turnout of upcoming fighters and institutions, with Takk Rawinji dominating the children’s division while Maseno University stamped authority in the novice ranks to top the overall medal table.