New Delhi, July 9, 2025: Athletes Aniket & Deepika from the Income Tax Department Delhi delivered outstanding performances at the 9th South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) Championship held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, last week (from July 2 to 6, 2025).
Aniket Gupta clinched the Gold Medal in Team Kata, marking his 8th consecutive and 12th overall medal at the South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) Championships since 2014 — a testament to his consistency and excellence on the international stage. Deepika Dhiman also secured the Silver Medal in Team Kumite, also taking her medal tally to 12 South Asian Federation official Championship (SAKF) medals since 2014.
The championship was hosted under the aegis of the South Asian Karate Do Federation, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan National Federation and the country’s Sports Ministry and Olympic Committee.
“Mr. Aniket Gupta and Ms. Deepika Dhiman have made us proud with their outstanding achievements at the South Asian Karate Championship. Their dedication and excellence are a true reflection of the spirit of the Income Tax Department. We congratulate them for bringing glory to the department and the nation.” — Nilofar Khan, Culture Secretary, Income Tax Sports & Recreation Club (ITS&RC).
