Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 28: A courtesy meeting was held between Mr. Qin Yong, Deputy Consul General of China in Kolkata, and India’s karate champion Bipasha Pal, ahead of her participation in the forthcoming Asian Karate Championship.
Bipasha, trained by Hanshi Premjit Sen, is a decorated athlete with titles including National Champion, South Asian Karate Champion, and medals at the Commonwealth Karate Championship. Mr. Qin Yong praised her achievements and conveyed his best wishes for her success, noting the role of sports in strengthening ties between India and China.
Adding to the pride, Hanshi Premjit Sen, President of the Karate Do Association of Bengal and an esteemed international referee, will also officiate at the championship. His appointment reflects India’s growing recognition in world karate.
Speaking on the occasion, Hanshi Premjit Sen said:
“It is an immense honour to see our athletes like Bipasha Pal earning international recognition through sheer hard work and dedication. I am confident she will make the nation proud at the Asian Karate Championship. For me, too, it is a double privilege to represent India both as a mentor and as an international referee.”
The meeting between Mr. Qin Yong and the Indian representatives underlined how sporting collaborations go beyond competition, fostering goodwill, friendship, and stronger bilateral ties, while also celebrating India’s rising presence in world karate.
