Arab athletes grab 28 medals at Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Arab athletes once more unfurled its breathtaking tapestry of skill, a vibrant bloom of excellence at the Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah.

A record-breaking 2,300 athletes from 87 countries around the world are participating in the third edition of the Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah.

The medal tally soared to 28 after Arab athletes clinched 10 medals on the third day, including three gold, two silvers, and five bronzes.

The first two days of the competition saw a total of 18 medals, consisting of two golds, three silvers, and 13 bronzes.

The medals on the third day highlighted remarkable Egyptian performances, with three gold medals won by Egyptian athletes including Malak Afifi in the kumite under 47 kg, Hala Afifi in the kumite under 61 kg, and Sayed Shaheen in the kumite over 70 kg.

There were also two silver medals, earned by Palestinian Mariam Busharat in the kumite over 61 kg, and Egyptian Baher Abdel Salam in the kata over 61 kg.

Additionally, five bronze medals were claimed by Egyptian Noorhan El-Morsy in the kumite under 61 kg, Jordanian Baraa Al-Saidi in the kumite under 63 kg, Egyptian Baher Abdel Salam in the kumite over 70 kg, Qatari Hassan Al-Sheikh in the kumite over 70 kg, and Jordanian Qasim Al-Omari in the kumite over 70 kg.

Mohamed Al-Dahrawi, President of the Egyptian Karate Federation and Executive Board Member of the World Karate Federation, confirmed that Fujairah successfully organized the 2025 World Youth Karate League season opener.

“The event set a high bar for the upcoming season's competitions with its flawless organization from all aspects and the large number of participants.

“This is exactly what we have come to expect from the UAE Karate Federation, which excelled in every detail, from the grand opening ceremony to the number of international athletes involved,” he added.

Meanwhile, the UAE Karate Federation signed a cooperation agreement with the Kazakhstan Karate Federation aimed at exchanging expertise and enhancing the development of the sport both locally and internationally.

The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah.

in an official meeting attended by several presidents of Arab and Asian federations, along with senior officials from both sides.

Rashid Abdul Majid Al Ali, Vice President of both the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Executive Board Member of the World Karate Federation, and Bolat Kflakat, Vice President of the Kazakhstan Karate Federation signed the agreement.

The ceremony was also attended by Major General Nasser Al Razooqi, President of the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Vice President of the World Karate Federation, and Almaz Tasbolat, the Consul General of Kazakhstan.