Karachi: The 18th National Women's and 32nd National Men's Karate Championship 2026 commenced today at the Sindh Youth Club in Karachi, drawing top karate athletes from across Pakistan. Organised by the Pakistan Karate Federation (PKF), the event is scheduled to run from November 12 to November 15, 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Munawar Ali Mahesar, Secretary of the Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh, who served as the Chief Guest.

According to Pakistan Karate Federation, the championship features participants from various affiliated units, including the Pakistan Army, WAPDA, Pakistan Railways, Police, HEC, as well as regional teams from Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad. The competition has already seen some results in the Men's and Women's Individual Kata categories. In the Men's Individual Kata, Saifullah of Pakistan Army secured the gold medal, while Shazil from Sindh took silver. Bronze medals were awarded to Shahbaz Ahmad of WAPDA and Abbas Ali from Punjab. In the Women's Individual Kata, Iqra Anwar of WAPDA won the gold medal, with Farishta Ali from Pakistan Army earning silver. Summaya from HEC and Anahita from Sindh each received a bronze medal.

The championship will continue with various competitions, including weight categories and team events, until November 15.