KATHMANDU, June 15: The four-day Fifth National Genuine Martial Arts Championship held at Charaudi in Dhading concluded on Monday.
In men´s section, Mamataz Alam won gold in 60 kg category, Purusottam Shrestha in 55 kg and Tikaram Tamang in 50 kg category, respectively.

Likewise, Ravi Shrestha won gold in 45 kg, Suraj Kunwar in 30 kg, Aayush KC in 25 kg and Ashis Tamang in 20 kg category respectively.
In women´s section, Alisa Lama, Rita Maharjan, Anjali Lama and Aljina Rai bagged first positions in different categories.

Source: REPUBLICA

Karate, meaning "empty hand," is by far one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Test your knowledge to see how much you know about this martial art.

Q.1:
Where did karate originally begin?

Indonesia
China
Japan
Malaysia

Q.2:

In the karate terminology, what does "kata" mean?

Fist
Position
Way
Form

Q.3:
Who is considered the father of Shotokan Karate?

Ano Itosou
Gichin Funako
Kenwa Mabuni
Motobu Choki

Q.4:
Karate had a major influence on what other country also known for its martial art?

Korea
Russia
Thailand
India

Q.5:
Which was the first US state in which karate was taught?

Louisiana
Hawaii
Texas
New York

Q.6:
A major concept of karate is attitude. What is it called in Japanese?

Tadashi
Kokoro
Kumite
Sapporo

Answers:

(1. Japan, 2. Form, 3. Gichin Funako, 4. Korea, 5. Hawaii, 6. Kokoro)