New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- The Sports Authority of India (SAI), through the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, is ensuring India's karatekas get the best exposure in the critical build-up to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

SAI has approved a 45-day Senior National Coaching Camp for karate, currently underway from 17 November to 31 December at the SAI Regional Centre in Lucknow, according to a release from SAI.

The camp features 64 members, including 48 athletes, 12 coaches, and 4 support staff, and the entire camp has been sanctioned with financial assistance of Rs 1.42 Crore under the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) Scheme.

One of the key takeaways of the camp is to ensure the identified 48 core athletes - 24 male and...