Karate competition for Mullaithivu district was held on  7th and 8th  May 2008.                        Nineteen  children from Senthalir participated and did well  in this competition.

Children gained six first places, three second places and eleven third places. Among   those   who gained first place are four girls. All of the children who came among the first three places are selected to participate at national level competition. Karate is one of the many extra curricula activities in which Senthalir children are involved.

The names of the children who gained success are:  P.Thayaliny, K.Jeyarani, A.Thusyanthan, K.Kirupananthan, S.Venthan, J.Suganthan, M.Uthayarani, V.Mariyavinojiny, I.Ajiththira, K.Kalatharan,  M.Thushanthiny, V. Kerthika, V.Niksala, P.Jeyanthi, M.Kasthuri A.Anita, and M.Nishanthiny.