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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru Nov 5: Mayor Kavitha is back with a bang in Karate ring after she managed to beat her opponent successfully to become the champion in women’s 65kg and above category during the national level karate championship here on Sunday, November 5.
Kavita stepped into the ring after nine long years and registered two victories and emerged as champion in women's 65 kg and above category.
Mayor Kavitha Sanil had to face Nisha Nayak in the finals. It was a tough competition and Kavita took lead with 7-3 points registering comprehensive victory against Nisha Nayak.
Kavitha Sanil was declared champion after she knocked down Nisha with her moves and punches.
Prior to this, Kavitha registered victory against Kavya Vaidya with 8-0 points in the two-minute bout for black belt kumite competitors.
Kavita has won many championships in the past. She was a champion from 1996 to 2008.
Despite being busy due to her duties, she had practiced for two months.
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