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Mangaluru , Nov 4 : 

"You earn your trophies at practice. You just pick them up at competitions."

The 1st State Level Kickboxing Championship-2021 organised by the Karate Kickboxing Sports Association on 31st October 2021 at Sports Pavilion, University of Mysore, Mysore. Affiliated by Wako India Kickboxing Federation and recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India.

The student of ST Agnes School Pavni Vijaya from grade VII A has secured Gold in the Events Light Contact and Point Fight under weight -37 KG Category Older Cadets (13,14,15) girls.

Kickboxing is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate mixed with boxing. Japanese kickboxing originated in the late 1950’s with competitions held since then.

The term Kickboxing (キックボクシング, kikkubokushingu) can be used in a narrow and in broad sense. The narrow use is restricted to the styles that self-identify as kickboxing, In the wider sense, it includes all stand-up combat sports that allow both punching and kicking.

The hard work by Pavani shows her dedication and winning has brought laurels to the school.

The Management, the Administrator, the Principal and the staff congratulate the winner for the best efforts. Hearty congratulations to the parents for their constant support.

"It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it."