Sharmendran says it’s now or never in Tokyo qualifiers

Tough task ahead: R. Sharmendran (left) must finish on the podium to secure an Olympics ticket.

PETALING JAYA: National karate exponent R. Sharmendran sees the upcoming Olympics qualifiers in Paris on June 11-13 as a do-or-die mission.

The sport will make its debut in Japan this year but will be dropped from the 2024 Paris Olympics.