The second day of the Karate One Youth League in Manila confirmed the global strength of youth karate as winners from seven different countries claimed gold medals in seven categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cadet Kata Male<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Malaysia celebrated victory in Cadet Kata Male thanks to Rayyan Shah Zulfaaqqar Abdul, who edged Jeffrey Olaes of the United States in a close 3-2 final. Both athletes delivered strong kata routines, but the Malaysian competitor secured the narrow win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kata Female<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany\u2019s Mariel Goethe captured the gold medal in Cadet Kata Female after defeating Natalie Goodwin of the United States by 4-1 in the final. Goethe showed confidence and precision throughout the match, earning the judges\u2019 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior Kumite Male -55kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Turkmenistan\u2019s Rayan Gurbanmyradov dominated the Junior Kumite Male -55kg final with a convincing 6-1 victory over Romania\u2019s Matei Savulescu. Gurbanmyradov controlled the pace from the opening seconds and used sharp attacks and solid defense to secure the gold medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior Kumite Male -61kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maksym Viechkanov of Ukraine earned the title in Junior Kumite Male -61kg after defeating Thanakorn Taolek of Thailand 5-1. Viechkanov delivered an effective tactical performance and stayed calm under pressure to take Ukraine to the top of the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior Kumite Female -48kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Macau\u2019s Cheok In Ho won the gold medal in Junior Kumite Female -48kg after overcoming Valeria Kulmanakova of WKF-1 by 2-0. Ho remained patient in a tactical contest and scored the decisive points to secure an important international victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior Kumite Female -53kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Veronika Gashnikova of WKF-1 claimed the title in Junior Kumite Female -53kg after a 0-0 victory over Gabriela Varanda of Portugal. With no points scored during the bout, the match was decided by Hantei or decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Junior Kumite Female -59kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Denmark\u2019s Hannah Bath Soendergaard delivered one of the strongest performances of the day in Junior Kumite Female -59kg, defeating Croatia\u2019s Paulina Magdalenic by 7-0. 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