Final Day of Qualification at the 2024 European Senior Karate Championship: Team Kumite and Para-Karate Shine
The final day of qualification at the 2024 European Senior Karate Championship in Zadar, Croatia, concluded with thrilling matches in the last rounds of team kumite and the highly anticipated para-karate competition. Teams battled fiercely for their spots on the podium, and the para-karate athletes showcased their talent and dedication, adding an inspiring dimension to the tournament.
Road to Pamplona 2024: Team Competitions Shine at EKF Senior Karate Championships
This year’s EKF Senior Karate Championships brought together the best karate teams from across Europe, all vying for qualification to the World Team Championships in Pamplona, Spain, later this year. The team competition has long been one of the most thrilling events in karate, with athletes not just fighting for medals but also the honor of raising their nation’s flag at the top of the podium.
Since splitting the World Senior Championships into individual and team competitions, the significance of team categories has grown exponentially. According to the qualification rules, the top five teams in each category at the EKF Championships earn their ticket to Pamplona, raising the stakes even higher.
Team Kumite: Last Day of Qualification
Final Female Team Kumite
ITALY vs GERMANY
Bronze Female Team Kumite
TURKIYE vs CROATIA
GREECE vs FRANCE
Final Male Team Kumite
GREECE vs ITALY
Bronze Female Team Kumite
UKRAINE vs TURKIYE
FRANCE vs SLOVAKIA
Team Kata Finals Set the Stage for Pamplona
Female Team Kata
In the female team kata final, Spain will face off against Italy. Both nations have secured their qualification to Pamplona, with Spain as the host and Italy as the World Championships runner-up. For bronze, the Czech Republic will challenge Turkiye, and Serbia will compete against France.
Male Team Kata
Spain will meet Turkiye in the male team kata final. Both nations have already qualified for Pamplona, with Spain as the host and Turkiye as the runner-up from the previous World Championships. The bronze medal matches will see France face Italy, and Azerbaijan take on Montenegro.
Para-Karate Competition Inspires All
The para-karate competition highlighted the inspiring stories of athletes overcoming obstacles and delivering remarkable performances on the tatami.
The para-karate athletes inspired all with their spirit and skill, showing that the essence of karate transcends physical limitations.
Looking Ahead
With qualification rounds complete, all eyes now turn to the final days of the 2024 European Senior Karate Championship. The remaining finals promise intense matchups as Europe’s elite karatekas vie for continental glory. Whether in kata, kumite, or para-karate, these athletes are sure to deliver memorable performances.