Karate Association of Darbhanga

The Karate Association of Darbhanga (KAD) is a non-governmental organization established in 2017 in Darbhanga, Bihar, India, by Mukesh Mishra. Its stated purpose is to promote the sport of karate in the Darbhanga region and to develop local athletes for state-level competition. KAD operates as the affiliated district unit of the State Karate Association of Bihar, which links it to the broader karate governance structure in the state. The association organizes karate competitions within Darbhanga district and works to advance players in martial arts such as karate. As a district-level sports body, its activities are focused on grassroots development, event organization, and athlete progression rather than commercial product sales. The organization maintains a website at kad.org.in and is recorded in public knowledge bases including Wikidata. Its work is primarily volunteer- and membership-driven, typical of regional sports associations in India.

The Karate Association of Darbhanga was founded in 2017 by Mukesh Mishra in Darbhanga, Bihar, India. It was established as a non-governmental organization with the aim of promoting karate as a sport in the region. From its inception, KAD functioned as the affiliated district unit of the State Karate Association of Bihar, integrating Darbhanga into the state-level karate framework. The association has since been involved in organizing karate competitions within Darbhanga district and in preparing players to perform at state-level events. Its history is tied to the growth of martial arts participation in Bihar, where district associations serve as the primary channel for grassroots training and competitive entry. As of available records, KAD remains active and maintains an online presence at kad.org.in.

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  Karate Association of Darbhanga founded by Mukesh Mishra in Darbhanga, Bihar.

District-level non-governmental karate promotion and athlete development body affiliated with the State Karate Association of Bihar.

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