Arab athletes prove mettle at Karate 1 Youth League Fujairah

Gulf Today, Sports Reporter

The inaugural Karate 1 - Youth League of the season concluded in Fujairah, UAE, as young karatekas from across the globe exhibited their talent and determination.

Anil Shariatpanahi of Armenia emerged triumphant in the U-14 Kata Female category, defeating Sardari Yasna Talebizadeh of Iran with a score of 41.40 to 41.00. In the U-14 Kata Male division, Javoxir Djaxangirov of Uzbekistan claimed the title by outshining Ibrahim Almulhim of Saudi Arabia with a score of 41.30 to 41.10.

Hana Belal Mahmoud of Egypt secured the top spot in the U14 Kumite Female -42 kg category, triumphing over Joudy Elzoghby of Egypt with a score of 2-1. Ioana Balanescu of Romania emerged victorious in the U14 Kumite Female -47 kg division after a closely contested match against Hanna Olschewski of Germany, decided by “Hantei” or decision (0-0).

Jessica Gasparova of Slovakia dominated the U14 Kumite Female -52 kg category, convincingly defeating Selda Meyen of Germany with a score of 9-0. In the U14 Kumite Female 52+ kg division, Fard Setayesh Ghaneei of Iran emerged victorious after a decision in her favor against Paula Panic of Croatia, with the match ending scoreless at 0-0.

In the U-14 Kumite Male +55 kg category, Al Qasim -Omari of Jordan secured the title by defeating David Bermanec of Croatia with a score of 4-0. Renat Stavarachi of Moldova triumphed in the U14 Kumite Male -40 kg category, defeating Dinassyl Ratjan of Kazakhstan with a score of 2-0.

Kamal Karim Amin Mohamed of Egypt emerged victorious in the U14 Kumite Male -45 kg category, overcoming Giacomo Ferraris of Italy with a score of 6-4. Abdulwahab Alotaibi of Kuwait claimed the title in the U14 Kumite Male -50 kg category, narrowly edging out Khairy Amer of Egypt with a score of 5-4.

Youssef Ali of Egypt displayed remarkable skill and determination in the U14 Kumite Male -55 kg category, emerging victorious over Abdelrahman Ghoneima of Egypt with a score of 10-4.

The event highlighted the dedication and talent of young karatekas, who demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the competition. As the first Karate 1 - Youth League of the season concludes, participants eagerly anticipate continuing their journey in the world of karate at the upcoming event in A Coruna, Spain, from May 16 to 19.