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Itanagar: Khya Tai Bengde struck gold in Glasgow, Scotland. The Arunachal Pradesh karateka dominated the senior men's team kata event at the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championship held from November 5 to 8, 2026. This victory marks a high point in his career on the international stage.
Bengde is the son of Kajop Bengde. His recent success follows a gold medal performance at the 11th South Asian Karate Championship. That event took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from July 15 to 18, 2026. He also secured multiple gold medals at various national-level karate championships across India throughout his career.
These back to back wins cement his status as a top competitor. His performance in 2026 proves his skill, as he consistently brings home top honors from both Commonwealth and South Asian tournaments.
Updated at 8th November 2026 at 6:00pm
Arunachal Pradesh saw three athletes join the Indian contingent at the Glasgow games. Among them, Khyoda Talik grabbed a gold medal as part of the men's kata team, earning praise from Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
The state credits Talik's success to the Chief Minister's Athlete Coaching and Empowerment Scheme. Khandu noted that the initiative provides the support needed to groom local talent for the global stage.
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