A Championship of High-Caliber Karate Talent
The 20th Asian Senior Karate Championship 2024, held in the vibrant city of Hangzhou, China, brought together 297 athletes from 30 countries in a fierce competition. Over the course of three days, from September 20th to 22nd, athletes showcased their skills, determination, and sportsmanship across both kata and kumite events, providing unforgettable moments for karate enthusiasts.
Dominance of Japan
Japan continued to assert its dominance on the Asian karate stage, finishing at the top of the medal table. With a total of 5 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronze medals, Japan proved why they remain a powerhouse in the sport. Their athletes stood out across a variety of categories, with exceptional performances in both individual and team events.
One of the standout athletes for Japan was Ryo Kiyuna, who claimed gold in the Male Kata, further cementing his status as one of the top kata competitors in the world. The Female Team Kata, composed of Mizukami Chiho, Ishibashi Saori, and Taira Sae, also clinched gold, adding to Japan’s incredible haul.
Vietnam’s Strong Surge
Vietnam delivered an impressive performance, finishing second in the medal standings. Their athletes earned 3 gold medals, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, marking a significant achievement for the country. In the female kumite categories, Vietnam particularly excelled, with Hoang Thi My Tam taking gold in the -55 kg division and Nguyen Thi Ngoan dominating the 68+ kg category. The Vietnamese female team also performed well in both kata and kumite, demonstrating the depth and quality of their karate program.
Kazakhstan Rounds Out the Top Three
Kazakhstan rounded out the top three in the medal standings, with 2 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze. Their athletes performed with great tenacity, particularly in the Male Kumite -75 kg category, where Nurkanat Azhikanov took home the gold. Kazakhstan’s continuous rise in the karate world shows their growing prominence as a strong competitor on the international stage.
Key Highlights by Category
Female Kata
• 🥇 Gold: LAU MO SHEUNG GRACE (Hong Kong, China)
• 🥈 Silver: ONO MAHO (Japan)
• 🥉 Bronze: SADEGHI DASTAK FATEMEH (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: ALFORTE SAKURA (Philippines)
Female Kumite -50 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: ALIMARDANOVA GULSHAN (Uzbekistan)
• 🥈 Silver: HSIAO YUN-CHEN (Chinese Taipei)
• 🥉 Bronze: CHANDRAN SHAHMALARANI (Malaysia)
• 🥉 Bronze: WANG JUNHUI (China)
Female Kumite -55 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: HOANG THI MY TAM (Vietnam)
• 🥈 Silver: WEI YUCHUN (China)
• 🥉 Bronze: KHAKSAR TARAVAT (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: CHOI WAN YU (Hong Kong, China)
Female Kumite -61 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: GONG LI (China)
• 🥈 Silver: KANAY ASSEL (Kazakhstan)
• 🥉 Bronze: GOLSHADNEZHAD ATOUSA (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: SHIMADA SARARA (Japan)
Female Kumite -68 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: WONG CHEUK LEE (Hong Kong, China)
• 🥈 Silver: KHASAIF FATMA (United Arab Emirates)
• 🥉 Bronze: HEYDARIOZOMCHELOE MOBINA (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: ALDROUS JOUD (Jordan)
Female Kumite 68+ Kg
• 🥇 Gold: NGUYEN THI NGOAN (Vietnam)
• 🥈 Silver: GURUNG ARIKA (Nepal)
• 🥉 Bronze: SUGITA SUMIRE (Japan)
• 🥉 Bronze: BERULTSEVA SOFYA (Kazakhstan)
Female Team Kata
• 🥇 Gold: Mizukami Chiho, Ishibashi Saori, Taira Sae (Japan)
• 🥈 Silver: Nguyen Thi Phuong, Nguyen Ngoc Tram, Luu Thi Thu Uyen, Bui Ngoc Nhi (Vietnam)
• 🥉 Bronze: Ezati Jodaghieh Melika, Amini Soumeh Kabodin Sepideh, Hosseini Zeynabalsadat (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: Ye Zhenyu, Xia Tingting, Tao Yiwei, Liao Yilin (China)
Female Team Kumite
• 🥇 Gold: Nguyen Thi Ngoan, Nguyen Thi Dieu Ly, Hoang Thi My Tam, Dinh Thi Huong (Vietnam)
• 🥈 Silver: Wei Yuchun, Wang Chenling, Li Qiaoqiao, Gong Li (China)
• 🥉 Bronze: Pao Yu-Hsun, Ku Tsui-Ping, Huang Yu Ru, Chen Tzu-Yun (Chinese Taipei)
• 🥉 Bronze: Gaurika Singh, Sabrina Nakshatra, Siti Sarah, Nandita Pandit (Nepal)
Male Kata
• 🥇 Gold: RYO KIYUNA (Japan)
• 🥈 Silver: JIN WEI (China)
• 🥉 Bronze: DAMION QUINTERO (Spain)
• 🥉 Bronze: SAJAD GANJZADEH (Iran)
Male Kumite -60 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: ANDRES MADRID (Colombia)
• 🥈 Silver: TAKAHASHI MASA (Japan)
• 🥉 Bronze: AHMED EL MASRY (Egypt)
• 🥉 Bronze: MAHDI ZAHARI (Iran)
Male Kumite -67 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: ABDEL RAHMAN ALMASATFA (Jordan)
• 🥈 Silver: YUGO KOZAKI (Japan)
• 🥉 Bronze: MOHAMMED ALASSIRI (Saudi Arabia)
• 🥉 Bronze: CHENG-CHUNG SHIH (Chinese Taipei)
Male Kumite -75 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: NURKANAT AZHIKANOV (Kazakhstan)
• 🥈 Silver: KUVONCHBEK MUKHAMMADIYEV (Uzbekistan)
• 🥉 Bronze: BAHMAN ASGARI GHONCHEH (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: DAVUT NAZMYRADOV (Turkmenistan)
Male Kumite -84 Kg
• 🥇 Gold: RIKITO SHIMADA (Japan)
• 🥈 Silver: MAHDI KHODABAKHSHI (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: ANAS ALZAHRANI (Saudi Arabia)
• 🥉 Bronze: MOHAMMAD ALJAFARI (Jordan)
Male Kumite 84+ Kg
• 🥇 Gold: SALEH ABAZARI (Iran)
• 🥈 Silver: KYO HIRATA (Japan)
• 🥉 Bronze: TEERAWAT KANGTONG (Thailand)
• 🥉 Bronze: HAMZAH ALBARGAWI (Saudi Arabia)
Male Team Kata
• 🥇 Gold: Salman Almosawi, Mohammed Almosawi, Mohammad Hussain Aldbasi, Saqr (Kuwait)
• 🥈 Silver: Pham Minh Duc, Le Hong Phuc, Giang Viet Anh, Pham Minh Quan (Vietnam)
• 🥉 Bronze: Farazmehr Milad, Shahrjerdi Abolfazl, Zand Ali (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: Chiu Chun Yin, Tang Yu Hin, Li Chi Kong, Kwok Ho Him (Hong Kong, China)
Male Team Kumite
• 🥇 Gold: Yoshimura Fumiya, Yamauchi Kentaro, Shimada Rikito, Sakiyama Yusei, Sakiyama Keisei, Kozaki Yugo, Hirata Kyo, Abe Yosuke (Japan)
• 🥈 Silver: Yuldashev Daniyar, Ulbek Dias, Mukhat Aidos, Tarakin Nikita, Batyrgali Abilmansur, Amirali Didar, Azhibekov Dias (Kazakhstan)
• 🥉 Bronze: Saleh Abazari, Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh, Mahdi Ashouri Garmjani, Mahdi Ganjzadeh, Alireza Khodabakhshi (Iran)
• 🥉 Bronze: Omar Shaqrah, Abdallah Mohammad, Afeef Ghaith, Abdel Rahman Almasatfa, Mohammad Aljafari, Zaki Abu Qaoud, Saif Addeen Fares Bani (Jordan)
Ranking per country
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| JAPAN | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| VIETNAM | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| KAZAKHSTAN | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| JORDAN | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| KUWAIT | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UZBEKISTAN | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HONG KONG, CHINA | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CHINESE TAIPEI | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| THAILAND | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NEPAL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHILIPPINES | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| IRAQ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MALAYSIA | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TURKMENISTAN | 0 | 0 | 1 |