India's Yakshitha wins bronze at global karate stage

Yakshitha Deepakkumar, training under R Prabakaran at NMFA Academy in Bengaluru, secured bronze in the girls' individual kumite 10-11yrs at the 2S Karate Championship 2026 in Malaysia. Facing 32 competitors from six nations, her performance stood out in a tournament with 1,600 participants, marking a proud moment for India's rising martial arts talent.