KHOTANG: The second edition of Khotang-Halesi Open International Karate Championship will be held in Diktel and Khotang from May 3 to 5 this year. The Karate event is going to be organised by Nepal Shito-ryu Karate Association, Khotang. The Association has intensified its preparation for the championship event that will be conducted at an estimated cost of Rs 5 million. A main championship organising committee has been formed under the leadership of Khotang District Coordination Committee Chairperson Babi Chamling. Karate athletes from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are participating in the championship, shared Association Khotang Chapter Chair Sanjaya Kumar Rai.