Nihal N. G. (born on April 15, 2016) of Thrissur, Kerala, is titled as ‘IBR Achiever’ for passing the Second-Degree Black Belt (Nidan) grading examination conducted by the Japan Shotokan Karate Association–India, in Kerala, on December 27, 2024, at the age of 8 years and 8 months, as confirmed on August 4, 2026.
