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Sport Governing Body for Karate in British Columbia

47th Steveston Invitational Tournament Summary – Feb. 15th, 2020

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Kaz Kadono (VP and CFO of Listel Hospitality Group), Sensei Takeshi Uchiage, Takashi Hatori (Consulate General of Japan) and John Yap (MLA). (from left to right)

On February 15th, 2020, the 47th annual Steveston Invitational Tournament was held at the Steveston Indoor Tennis Court.

Vikrant Anandkumar received the Consulate General of Japan’s Cup

Over 400 athletes and officials came to this international tournament from Anchorage AK, Denver CO, Stockton and Orange Country CA, Lewiston ID, Portland OR, Seattle, Bellevue Northwest WA, Memphis TN, Windsor ON, Edmonton Calgary AB, and BC.

Andrew Moore received the Mayor Richmond’s Cup

University students from Japan had planned to come and take part in the tournament, but were forced to cancel   one week before the tournament due to a travel ban put on by the school. We were able to safely finish the event at 6:15pm thanks to the new computer system. We started popular Paddle Kumite at 8:30 am before opening ceremony. 44 young students entered.

Yushi Nakajima received the MLA Cup

Mayor Malcolm Brodie & Councillor Bill McNulty attended the opening ceremony at 9am.

William Wright received the Mayor Wakayama’s Cup

Many thanks to officials, club instructors and volunteers. Many officials and volunteers enjoyed the banquet after the tournament and made new friendships.

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