Odisha reaped a rich haul of 24 medals in 17th All India Independence Cup Karate Championship, which was held at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from 11 to 13 August 2023. The 24 medals include 14 gold, four silver and six bronze. The squad was accompanied by Rajib Singh as official.
Odisha garnered a total of seven medals on the opening day and 17 on the second and third day. Odisha State Karate-Do Association fielded a 27-member squad in the three-day championship, which was organised by Seiko Kai Karate International, India & Bharat Karate Academy with the approval of Karate India Organisation.