Sri Lankan Karate Official Anto Dinesh Appointed to Commonwealth Karate Championship 2026 Referee Panel
Sri Lankan karate official Shihan Anto Dinesh Devasagayam has been appointed to the official referee panel of the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2026, scheduled to take place from 5 to 8 November in Glasgow, Scotland. His appointment recognises his international experience, professional qualifications and contribution to the development of karate in Sri Lanka and internationally.
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The Commonwealth Karate Championship will take place from 5 to 8 November 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Shihan.Anto Dinesh Devasagayam, Chief Karate Instructor and Referee, has been included in the official referee panel for this prestigious international championship.
The championship will feature two categories of competition. The Elite Competition, scheduled for 5 and 6 November, is exclusively for national karate teams nominated by their respective National Governing Bodies for Karate. The competition is certified by the World Karate Federation (WKF), which is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Club Competition, scheduled for 7 and 8 November, will be open to athletes representing clubs affiliated with their respective National Karate Governing Bodies.
Anto Dinesh brings extensive international experience and professional qualifications to this prestigious appointment. He holds National A-Grade qualifications as a Kata Judge and Kumite Referee in Sri Lanka, as well as a B-Grade Judge qualification from the Asian Karate Federation (AKF). He currently serves as a referee under the ONAKAI The National Governing Body for Karate in Ireland.
In addition to his refereeing qualifications, Anto Dinesh has undertaken advanced professional training in Japan and the United States of America where he successfully completed his Higher Dan Diploma ranks.
His inclusion in the referee panel of the Commonwealth Karate Championship 2026 marks another significant milestone in his international karate journey and recognises his dedication, experience and continued contribution to the development of karate at national and international levels.
