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Akshay Kumar Announces 18th International Kudo Tournament in Ahmedabad
The 18th Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament will be held in Ahmedabad on 15 November 2026, according to Bollywood Hungama. Akshay Kumar announced the event and shared its poster on social media…
The Story in Brief
The 18th Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament will be held in Ahmedabad on 15 November 2026, according to Bollywood Hungama. Akshay Kumar announced the event and shared its poster on social media on 5 August 2026. Kumar and Hanshi Mehul Vora, president of the Kudo International Federation India, founded the tournament in 2009. Organisers say participation will be free and logistical expenses will be covered or subsidised for thousands of young martial artists from cities, towns and villages. The event aims to offer an international-standard platform and promote Kudo in India. No independent figures on participation or funding were provided.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that celebrity backing alone will transform Indian martial arts is too easy, just as dismissing the tournament as publicity would be lazy. Free entry and travel support could widen access, but organisers must show who receives help, how many athletes participate and how funds are used. The useful test will be whether the 2026 event produces transparent participation figures and sustained opportunities for young competitors beyond one tournament.
Source: bollywoodhungama.com
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