New Delhi.
The 1st Indian Open International Hapkido Championship 2026 was held on February 2, 2026 at the Talkator Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. This international competition was organized under the auspices of the Hapkido Federation of India, and athletes from India and other countries enthusiastically participated in it.
Jitendra Kushwaha, founder of the Sansar Jankalian Ek Kiran Foundation and a public figure, attended the event as a special guest. Praising self-defense and such disciplined sports as taekwondo and hapkido, he said, «In our time, it is extremely important to promote self-defense and disciplined sports. These efforts by the Hapkido Federation of India are commendable and inspiring.»
The competition was attended by athletes from Nepal, Mumbai, Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Delhi, who captivated the audience with their excellent performances.
The event was also attended by President of Bihari National Welfare Society (BWS) Sanjay Bhai, senior BJP leader Sanjay Singh, Dr. Bibhu Anand and Vikas Arora. All the guests supported the athletes and highly appreciated the event.
Sincere congratulations and best wishes were addressed to Master Jitendra Singh, Founder and President of the Hapkido Federation of India, on this successful event. Under his leadership, these competitions are gaining a new status in the world of sports.
During the program, special guests were awarded with robes, ribbons and cups. The event started at 4 p.m. and ended in an enthusiastic atmosphere.