It was a brilliant double gold from Japan’s Takamasa Yatoji at the the Karate 1-Youth League in Venice.
Yatoji earned his first gold of the day with a 6–3 win over Latvia’s Marks Zakmans in the Cadet Kumite -63kg. Yatoji showed sharp timing and strong footwork throughout the bout.
Yatoji completed a standout day by winning the kata final 25.8 to 24.3 against the United States’ Edmond Zhuo. Yatoji earned his second gold medal, becoming the star of the day as he took titles in both kata and kumite, showing all-around skills.
Cadet Kumite Female –47 kg: Dessire Nikole Frias Rosario Takes Gold
Panama’s Dessire Nikole Frias Rosario claimed the title after a sharp 6–3 win over Ukraine’s Arina Stepanova. Frias Rosario controlled the exchanges and kept a steady lead to secure her place at the top of the podium.
Cadet Kumite Female –54 kg: Veronika Filatova Wins in a 7–7 Thriller
Ukraine’s Veronika Filatova earned gold after finishing level 7–7 with Sweden’s Signe Larsson Erhardt. Filatova advanced by senshu to take the category, showing precision under pressure.
Cadet Kumite Female –61 kg: Selda Meyen Dominates the Final
Germany’s Selda Meyen delivered a confident 6–2 victory against Denmark’s Hannah Bath Soendergaard. Meyen set the pace early and never lost control of the match.
Cadet Kumite Female 61+ kg: Madalena Santos Shows Power
Portugal’s Madalena Santos earned the title with a strong 6–2 win over Serbia’s Nina Macura. Santos used steady pressure to pull away and finish comfortably ahead.
Cadet Kumite Male –52 kg: Levani Dadeshkeliani Strikes Fast
Georgia’s Levani Dadeshkeliani claimed gold after defeating Spain’s Hugo Lopez Perez 6–1. Dadeshkeliani kept a clean rhythm and closed the match with clarity.
Cadet Kumite Male –57 kg: Ilyas Bohoudi Controls the Tatami
The Netherlands’ Ilyas Bohoudi secured the category with a tight 2–0 win over Slovakia’s Simon Kovacik. Bohoudi stayed patient and picked his moments well.
Cadet Kumite Male –70 kg: Isa Elmazi Breaks Away for the Title
North Macedonia’s Isa Elmazi produced a clean 4–0 victory against France’s Youssouf Cissokho. Elmazi’s efficiency and speed made the difference.
Cadet Kumite Male 70+ kg: Alinur Kamilov Wins High-Scoring Final
Kyrgyzstan’s Alinur Kamilov closed a dynamic final with a 7–4 win over Ukraine’s Yevhen Tahiiev. Kamilov handled the pace well and stayed ahead through the final seconds.
Cadet Kata Female: Candela Peña Garcia Edges a Close Final
Spain’s Candela Peña Garcia claimed the category with a score of 24.9 over Italy’s Martina Beretta, who posted 24.4. Peña Garcia delivered a clean and composed kata to take gold.
