Bronze for Methuli De Vaas Gunasekare: Holy Family Convent Karateka Shines at International Championship in Kuala Lumpur AI-generated illustration. This is not a photograph of Methuli De Vaas Gunasekare or the championship. Sri Lankan karate has a new school-sport achievement to celebrate. Methuli De Vaas Gunasekare of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, won a bronze medal in Team Kumite at the 11th International Open Karate Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to a congratulatory announcement from her school. Methuli competed as a member of the Sri Lanka School Karate Team. The championship, also listed as the KL Mayor’s Cup, took place from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at Titiwangsa Indoor Stadium. An international stage in Kuala Lumpur The 11th International Open Karate Championship brought competitors to Kuala Lumpur for several days of competition, with international teams taking part alongside Malaysian clubs — event coverage this year has included teams ...