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Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Durgapur's rising karate star, Aaleina Sen, showcased exceptional talent by winning a gold and a bronze medal at the prestigious 20th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship.Key Points
- Durgapur's Aaleina Sen clinched a gold medal in the Kumite Under-11, above 45kg category.
- She also secured a bronze medal in the Under-11 Kata category at the national championship.
- The 20th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship featured nearly 2,000 karatekas from across the country.
- Aaleina trains at Durgapur Karate Academy under Rensi Samir Kumar Mondal, a sixth Dan black belt.
Durgapur youngster Aaleina Sen clinched a gold medal in the Kumite Under-11, above 45kg category at the 20th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship 2026 in New Delhi.
The championship was held at Talkatora Stadium from August 7-9 and featured nearly 2,000 karatekas from across the country.
Aaleina Sen's Impressive Performance
Aaleina defeated opponents from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in two successive bouts to emerge champion in her category. She also bagged a bronze medal in the Under-11 Kata category, adding to an impressive outing at the national-level competition.
A student of Durgapur Karate Academy, Aaleina trains under Rensi Samir Kumar Mondal, a sixth Dan black belt and former Army and National Sec