Karate Association of Bengal Performs Credibly at Global Event in Malaysia

The players of the Karate Association of Bengal delivered a commanding performance at the 15th Silent Knight Championship, held from 16th to 20th April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, organized by the Malaysia Karate Federation. Competing against strong international opponents, the team stood out with discipline, confidence, and results.

KAB returned with an impressive 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 10 Bronze medals, reinforcing its growing strength on the global stage.

Leading from the front,At the core of this success is Hanshi Premjit Sen (8th Dan Black Belt), President of the Karate Association of Bengal, whose influence continues to shape the competitive edge of the team. With years of international exposure as a respected Referee and Judge, his approach remains clear—discipline, precision, and performance under pressure. He has consistently focused on building not just medal winners, but athletes with strong character and fighting spirit. His leadership is quietly but firmly placing Bengal on the global karate map, where results are earned through hard work, not words.

General Secretary Joydeb Mondal played a key role in maintaining strong coordination and ensuring the team remained organized and focused throughout the championship.

Team Manager Subhas Mitra efficiently handled team operations and on-ground management, ensuring discipline and smooth execution at every stage.

Coach Shabaz Khan kept the athletes sharp and match-ready with focused training and constant supervision, making a decisive impact on performance.

KAB officials Rana Sarkar and Prasonjit Chakraborty served as referees, while the guidance of Anil Rai and Ikthar Hussain added valuable strength to the team.

Key Performances:

Gold Medalist

Silvina Saha – Individual Kumite

Silver Medalists

Ishan Wafi – Individual Kumite
Laavyan Chhajer – Male Individual Kumite
Nasrin Islam – Female Individual Kumite

Bronze Medalists

Silvina Saha – Team Kata
Bahulya Jain – Male Individual Kumite
Anaya Soni – Female Individual Kata
Aaron Thami – Male Individual Kumite
Ananya Mishra – Female Individual Kumite
Aratrika Sen – Female Individual Kata
Ipsa Tarafder – Female Individual Kumite
Divyansh Maity – Male Individual Kata
Rehaan Agarwal – Team Kata

The team events added multiple bronze medals across categories, highlighting strong coordination and depth in the squad.

Several other athletes, including Ridhi Jain, Sneha Mondal, Varisha Ali, Shagun, and Bhumika, showed commendable fighting spirit and promise.

This performance sends a clear message—the Karate Association of Bengal is not just participating internationally, but competing with intent and delivering results.