Khelo India Women’s Kickboxing League was held for the first time in  Karnataka on Dec. 23 and 24  at the Sports Pavilion of University of Mysore here.

Over 10 districts and 300-plus players, coaches, referees, officials and parents took  part in this two-day mega event organised by K. Santhosh,  President of Karnataka Kickboxing Sports Association, sanctioned by WAKO India Kickboxing Federation and Sports Authority of India.

The championship was jointly inaugurated by  Manjula Manasa, former Chairperson of Karnataka State Women’s Commission; Pushpalatha Chikkanna, former Mayor; K. Santhosh, President of WAKO India Karnataka; Pooja Harsha, General Secretary and Chairman of WAKO India Women Committee and Harsha Shankar, Treasurer and Asian Kickboxing  Bronze Medallist.

The overall championship was won by Hassan District while first Runner-Up spot was bagged by Dakshina Kannada District and second Runner-Up place went to Bangalore District.