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R. Sharmendran

Kicks, grit, glory: Sharmendran eyes Asian Karate Championship podium

Coach urges team to treat next championship as a pit stop in preparation for SEA Games, Asian Games

Makaf strengthens SEA Games preparations with international sparring partners

Malaysia’s national karate development squad gears up for 2025 Bangkok Games, with a focus on transitioning young talents into senior athletes

Former powerhouse Sharmendran kicks off elite karate camps to shape future champs

Tasked to assemble the 2027 SEA Games team, he aims to train young athletes from across Malaysia so they can learn from one another instead of sparring with usual partners

Makaf has high hopes for Sharmendran to forge core team for ‘25, ‘27 SEA Games 

Makaf anticipates a wave of new talent emerging onto the international stage under the guidance of R. Sharmendran. 

From champion to mentor: Sharmendran appointed as new karate development head

Former national karate exponent R. Sharmendran has accepted the Malaysia Karate Federation’s offer to become the head of the national development squad.
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