Media Release

Udupi, Jul 29: Jenicia Lobo of Shankerpura (Pangla parish) bagged the gold medal at the recently held national level karate championship.

The karate national level open tournament 'High Five Championship - 2023' was held from July 15 and 16 at Rajangana Krishna Math Temple, Udupi.

Jenicia attempted both in KUMITE event and KATA event categories (brown belt) and managed to bag 3rd place in KUMITE and 1st place in KATA category. She will be participating in the international karate championship to be held in Shivamogga on August 5 and 6.

In the previous years she has won gold, silver and bronze medals in several district, state and national level karate events.

Jenicia was recently felicitated by St John’s parish, Shankerpura for her excellent performance in the national level karate tournament.

She is currently pursuing her BA degree at the girls' college in Udupi and intends to pursue IAS (civil service).

She is the daughter of Joseph Lobo and Neema Lobo of Shankerpura. Joseph Lobo has been recognized by many associations for his role in agricultural field, nursery etc.