ITANAGAR, 30 Oct: Eight players from the Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate-Do Association (APAKA) have been selected to represent India at the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships-cum-Commonwealth Club Karate Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 5 November to 8 December.

The players are Abab Sangdo, Khyoda Talik, Khya Tai Bengde, Ribu Riang, Nabam Yani, Lipin Ete, Nanu Taku and Pala Dodum.

Sangdo will compete both in senior male individual kata and senior male team kata (elite and club), while Talik and Bengde will compete in U-21 male individual kata and senior male team kata (elite and club).

Riang will participate in the junior boys' individual kata (elite and club).

Ete and Yani will compete in senior female individual kata and U-21 female individual kata (elite and club), respectively.

Taku will participate in the senior team kumite, while Dodum will take part in the male below 67 kg kumite.

The APAKA contingent is joining the KIO national team in Delhi on Friday before departing for Glasgow to participate in the prestigious international championship.

The Indian team is leaving for Glasgow on different flights, starting Thursday, with some members having already left.

The APAKA said that their participation at the international level will provide valuable experience and inspire young and aspiring karatekas to pursue excellence in the sport.

APAKA president Yarda Niki and general secretary John Bagang extended their best wishes to all the players for the championship and a safe journey.