The Karate1 Series A Tbilisi 2025 marked an electrifying start to the international karate calendar. The World Karate Federation entrusted Georgia with hosting the first global competition of the year, and the event delivered in every aspect, showcasing the strength and passion of the global karate community.
Event Highlights
• Participation: Over 1,200 athletes from 87 countries gathered in Tbilisi, setting a high benchmark for participation this year.
• Support Teams: The competition hosted 200 international coaches and an equal number of referees, ensuring world-class standards.
• Categories: Athletes competed across individual kata, kumite weight divisions, and team events, vying for coveted medals and valuable ranking points.
Medal Analysis
The event produced remarkable performances across all categories. Here are some standout moments and trends:
1. Dominance of Traditional Powerhouses: Countries like Japan, Iran, and Turkey maintained their stronghold, capturing multiple medals across both kata and kumite disciplines.
2. Emerging Nations: Nations like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan demonstrated their rising prominence, with their athletes clinching gold and podium spots.
3. Diversity of Talent: Medals were distributed among a wide array of countries, emphasizing the global appeal and competitive nature of karate.
Country Rankings
Based on the medal tally (gold, silver, and bronze combined), here’s how the countries ranked:
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
All results
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Female Kata | SADEGHI DASTAK FATEMEH (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | LO SUM MAN (HONG KONG, CHINA) | FERNANDES NATACHA (PORTUGAL), BUI MAÏ-LINH (FRANCE) |
| Female Kumite -50 Kg | BAHMANYAR SARA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | ÇALIŞ RABİA (TURKIYE) | PYLYPIUK DARIA (UKRAINE), NAGHIBEIRANVAND YALDA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) |
| Female Kumite -55 Kg | SAKIYAMA TSUMUGI (JAPAN) | RAKHIMOVA SEVINCH (UZBEKISTAN) | CHERNYSHEVA ANNA (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1), HARADA AKARI (JAPAN) |
| Female Kumite -61 Kg | AHMADI MEHRNEGAR (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | CHUPINA ANASTASIYA (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1) | HUAIQUIMAN BARBARA (CHILE), RODRIGUES BARBARA (BRAZIL) |
| Female Kumite -68 Kg | EGAMBERDIEVA BONU (UZBEKISTAN) | FOHLINSKA VIRA (UKRAINE) | FERRARINI SOFIA (ITALY), KAVYANICHERATI MOBINA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) |
| Female Kumite 68+ Kg | KYDONAKI KYRIAKI (GREECE) | GABALLA ZEYNA (TURKIYE) | BAO BEDNARSKI SOPHIE (SWEDEN), GÜNEŞ ELİF (TURKIYE) |
| Female Team Kata | ANKARA EGO SPOR KULUBUTÜREMEN DAMLA SUPELİT DAMLAKARABOĞA ELIFKAYA ZEHRA (TURKIYE) | ANNECY DOJO KARATÉSEVERAN LÉABUI MAÏ-LINHBUI MARIE (FRANCE) | HONG KONG CHINATUNG YEE YINTAM CHEUK YIMA KA MANWONG SZE MAN (HONG KONG, CHINA), ABU MUSA SPORT CLUBAMINI SOUMEH KABODIN SEPIDEHHOSSEINI ZEYNABALSADATEZATI JODAGHIEH MELIKA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) |
| Male Kata | OSHIGUCHI SYOTA (JAPAN) | KEN OKAMOTO (JAPAN) | WATANABE YUTO (JAPAN), GOKTAS EMRE VEFA (TURKIYE) |
| Male Kumite -60 Kg | KARIMIKELAYEH MORTEZA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | BIGABYL ZHOLAMAN (KAZAKHSTAN) | SAVIN ILIA (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1), SORDIA TSOTNE (GEORGIA) |
| Male Kumite -67 Kg | OMARA ADEL (EGYPT) | OGANNISIAN IURIK (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1) | AKHMEDOV AKHMED (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1), BAITUREYEV YERKINBEK (KAZAKHSTAN) |
| Male Kumite -75 Kg | SHAHMIR VAHAB (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | RAHOZENKO ERIK (UKRAINE) | PASHCHENKO OLEH (UKRAINE), SUZUKI SHUNJI (JAPAN) |
| Male Kumite -84 Kg | GASPARIAN EDUARD (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1) | NOMOZOV SHUKHRATJON (UZBEKISTAN) | BREZANCIC VLADIMIR (SERBIA), GILANPOOR MOHAMMADREZA (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) |
| Male Kumite 84+ Kg | NEMATI MAHMOUD (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | SAFARNEJAD MOLAEI RASHTI MOHSEN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN) | KOVALEV KIRILL (Individual Neutral Athletes – 1), SEN FATIH (TURKIYE) |
| Male Team Kata | İSTANBUL BBSKÖZDEMIR MEHMET BATUHANDURAN KUTLUHANKAYNAR ÖMER BERATKAYNAR FURKAN (TURKIYE) | MONTENEGROMILIC NIKOLAMIJAC VLADIMIRKOCAN ARIJANNIKOCEVIC KENAN (MONTENEGRO) | ABU MUSA SPORT CLUBZAND ALISHAHRJERDI ABOLFAZLFARAZMEHR MILAD (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN), GERMANYPATTANASAKOO NAWAPONMATHES MIKABERNER LAURENZ (GERMANY) |
Conclusion
The Karate1 Series A Tbilisi 2025 was not just a competition but a celebration of karate’s global spirit. With top-tier athletes, rising stars, and diverse representation, the event set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Tbilisi has proven itself as a top-notch host, and fans are already eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the Karate1 Series. For now, the world celebrates the champions and the sheer brilliance of this dynamic martial art.