A sister-brother duo has secured prizes at the State-level Karate Tournament organised as part of Dasara festivities.

M.V. Jeevitha Ganga (5th std.) has secured third place in Kata (10-11 years category); M.V. Udhbhav Simha (2nd std.) has secured 3rd place in Kata (8 years) and 2nd in Kumite (21-25 kgs).

They are the children of Vishwas and Preeti, residents of Dattagalli. Students of Vijaya Vittala Vidyashala in city, both are trained in Karate under Sensai Sivdas.