Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Karate Association (SKA) finished sixth overall in the 4th Shureido International Karate Cup championship concluded at Gelanggang Olahraga Ciracas in West Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.
They took home five golds, two silvers and 14 bronzes in the three-day competition which attracted more than 2,000 participants.
The gold medal winners were Lennon Klopp Whoyleon (U10 kumite male -30kg), Christopher Chrisvly Shalven (kumite male -40kg), Iona Siew Lin Maria Fernandez King (U14 kumite female +52kg), Nur Rasyiqah Fariah Razmi (cadet kumite female -54kg) and Nur Farhabatrisya Ershan Jr (U12 kumite female +30kg).
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The contingent represented by 83 athletes accompanied by nine coaches was making a return to the competition after one-year lapse.
They last participated in Pasay City, Philippines two years ago and managed to win 12 golds, 14 silvers and 16 bronzes.
SKA secretary Julian Chin had earlier stated that no target was set and only hoped the athletes will take the opportunity to gain experience against strong foreign opponents and give their best.