Japan secured both spots in the men’s Kata final at the Karate One Premier League Rabat. Ohata Kotaro advanced after edging Ariel Torres Gutierrez of the United States 4-3, while Nishiyama Kakeru defeated teammate Moto Kazumasa by a dominant 7-0 score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nishiyama also confirmed his position as Grand Winner for a fifth consecutive season, extending his remarkable reign at the top of the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monica Arzumian and Sawsane Benchbab Make History in Female Kumite -61kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A new chapter was written in women’s Kumite -61kg as first-time finalists Monica Arzumian of France and Sawsane Benchbab of Morocco secured their places in the gold medal bout. Arzumian claimed a narrow 3-2 victory over Shimada Sarara of Japan, while Benchbab cruised past Wafa Mahjoub of Tunisia 7-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite missing the final, Sarara Shimada secured the Grand Winner award after confirming her lead in the season standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Youssef Badawy and Mohammad Aljafari Keep Grand Winner Quest Alive in Men’s Kumite -84kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The fight for the Grand Winner title remains open in men’s Kumite -84kg. Youssef Badawy of Egypt booked his place in the final with a 6-2 victory over Eduard Gasparian of WKF-1. Mohammad Aljafari of Jordan joined him after defeating Konstantinos Mastrogiannis of Greece 8-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aljafari and Gasparian remain locked in a tense clash for the season crown heading into the final stages of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iryna Zaretska and Kama Tsubasa Advance in women’s Kumite -68kg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Iryna Zaretska of Azerbaijan and Kama Tsubasa of Japan moved into the final after closely contested semifinal victories. Zaretska overcame Jana Hazem Elsayed of Egypt 2-1, while Kama defeated Elina Sieliemienieva of Ukraine by the same score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Grand Winner award is still undecided, with Kama, Zaretska and Sieliemienieva all remaining in contention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahmed Elmasry and Andjelo Kvesic Reach Final as Rodrigo Rojas Secures Grand Winner Honour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahmed Elmasry of Egypt earned his place in the men’s Kumite +84kg final after a dramatic 5-4 win over Rodrigo Rojas of Chile. In the other semifinal, Andjelo Kvesic of Croatia defeated Kentaro Yamauchi of Japan 3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although he fell short of the final, Rojas completed an outstanding season and officially claimed the Grand Winner award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clio Ferracuti and Rochelle Walters Set Up women’s Kumite +68kg Final<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clio Ferracuti of Italy and Rochelle Walters of England will compete for gold after impressive semifinal performances. Ferracuti edged Brenda Pereira of Brazil 4-3, while Walters recorded a commanding 9-1 victory over Robin Vanwezel of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Grand Winner crown in the category was already secured by Sofya Berultseva of Kazakhstan, who completed a sensational season to finish on top of the standings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Japan secured both spots in the men’s Kata final at the Karate One Premier League Rabat. 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