From February 14 to 16, 2025, the Kition Athletic Center in Larnaca, Cyprus, hosted the prestigious Karate1 Series A competition. This event brought together approximately 1,000 athletes from 84 countries, representing 25 teams, showcasing top-tier karate skills and intense competition.
A Premier International Event
The Karate1 Series A is one of the most anticipated competitions in the karate world, attracting athletes from all continents. This edition in Larnaca was no exception, with participants from around the globe demonstrating their mastery of martial arts.
Exceptional Performances
Competitions spanned various categories, from kata to kumite, including team events. Athletes displayed impressive technical levels, with fierce fights and flawlessly executed kata demonstrations.
Results and Medalists
The results highlighted outstanding performances from several countries. Iran, Japan, and Egypt particularly stood out, winning multiple medals across different categories. Neutral athletes also made a significant impact, especially in the kumite categories.
Female Kata
- Gold: SADEGHI DASTAK FATEMEH (Iran)
- Silver: EGUCHI SASARA (Japan)
- Bronze: MOUSA HABIBA (Egypt), KHAMIS JANA1 (Egypt)
Female Kumite -50 Kg
- Gold: SEKKOUR RAYANE (Algeria)
- Silver: PYLYPIUK DARIA (Ukraine)
- Bronze: CHIPPENSUK CHANYANUT (Thailand), SERGEEVA VALERIYA (Neutral Athletes – 1)
Female Kumite -55 Kg
- Gold: SAADATI FATEMEH (Iran)
- Silver: MUKAI RUAN (Japan)
- Bronze: HARADA AKARI (Japan), CHEN TZU-YUN (Chinese Taipei)
Female Kumite -61 Kg
- Gold: TOLBA RAHMA (Egypt)
- Silver: CHUPINA ANASTASIYA (Neutral Athletes – 1)
- Bronze: YERVACHEVA DARYA (Ukraine), SEMENENKO ANASTASIIA (Germany)
Female Kumite -68 Kg
- Gold: RIEDEL HANNAH (Germany)
- Silver: MOLNAR ELIZABETA (Slovenia)
- Bronze: MESHKOVA ALEKSANDRA (Neutral Athletes – 1), KOPONEN KIIA (Finland)
Female Kumite +68 Kg
- Gold: TORRES DONCEL SHANEE (Colombia)
- Silver: MAHGOUB HAIDI (Egypt)
- Bronze: KYDONAKI KYRIAKI (Greece), PERGOLESI ASIA (Italy)
Male Kata
- Gold: OHATA KOTARO (Japan)
- Silver: WATANABE YUTO (Japan)
- Bronze: TOZAKI TAISHI (United States), PAPPALARDO VINCENZO (Italy)
Male Kumite -60 Kg
- Gold: SQUILLANTE GUIDO (Italy)
- Silver: HASSEN YASIN (Egypt)
- Bronze: TURAKHONOV MEKHRIDDIN (Uzbekistan), CHRISTENSEN MADS (Denmark)
Male Kumite -67 Kg
- Gold: OMARA ADEL (Egypt)
- Silver: MIKHAILICHENKO DANILA (Neutral Athletes – 1)
- Bronze: YUTA CHIBA (Japan), KHODJAKULOV MUKHAMMADABDULAZIZ (Uzbekistan)
Male Kumite -75 Kg
- Gold: NEMATI MORTEZA (Iran)
- Silver: SHARAFUTDINOV ERNEST (Neutral Athletes – 1)
- Bronze: HOVHANNISYAN ROBERT (Armenia), FUNATO RAIKI (Japan)
Male Kumite -84 Kg
- Gold: GASPARIAN EDUARD (Neutral Athletes – 1)
- Silver: CONFIAC HENDRICK (France)
- Bronze: SEČKÁR ŠIMON (Slovakia), SAM HAMZA (Morocco)
Male Kumite +84 Kg
- Gold: KUDZINAU IVAN (Neutral Athletes – 2)
- Silver: VUKOVIC LUKA (Serbia)
- Bronze: KOVALEV KIRILL (Neutral Athletes – 1), CHEN YI-AN (Chinese Taipei)
Male Team Kata
- Gold: Kuwait
- Silver: Germany
- Bronze: Hong Kong, China, Montenegro
Female Team Kata
- Gold: France
- Silver: Hong Kong, China
- Bronze: Egypt, France
Conclusion
The Karate1 Series A – Larnaca 2025 was a significant event in the karate world, showcasing the talent and determination of athletes from around the globe. The results reflect the diversity and richness of this sport, with remarkable performances across all categories. Karate enthusiasts eagerly await the next edition of this prestigious competition.