Japan continued to dominate the Asian Karate Federation Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships in Shaoguan in China, winning four more gold medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Asian powerhouses had won six titles on the opening day. They prevailed in the Junior Kata competition winning both medals at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wakana Ito of Japan won the junior female kata final, defeating Ngoc Nhi Bui of Vietnam. Ito\u2019s sharp technique and rhythm carried her to the gold medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Takeru Hamazawa delivered a strong performance in the male kata final. He overcame Amirreza Mosalmangerdehrasht of Iran to claim the title for his country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their teammate Miko Shishido showed control and composure in the -53kg final. She overcame Mohinur Teshaboyeva of Uzbekistan to secure victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their fourth medal of the day came in the -66kg final through Mizuki Kataoka, when she beat Mariam Bsharat of Palestine in a decisive performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran\u2019s Ghazal Fathi Cheshmeh came out on top in the -48kg division. She defeated Cheok In Ho of Macau, China, to earn the continental crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vietnam\u2019s Cam Tu Tran proved too strong in the -59kg category. She defeated Rusha Tambat of India to take home the gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indonesia celebrated through Arismanda Aura Sinta Putri. She secured the +66kg gold after defeating Shikha Alyafae of the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kuwait\u2019s Abdalhadi Alajmi emerged as champion in the -55kg division. He edged past Kohei Watanabe of Japan in a tense contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kazakhstan\u2019s Turar Kalpakbay stood firm in the -61kg final. He overcame Mohammad Abdollahigorab of Iran to secure the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China\u2019s Jiachen Liu delighted the home crowd in Shaoguan. He won the -68kg final against Arya Yousefi of Iran, giving China a continental champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Matvei Iavget captured gold in the -76kg division. He overcame Sardor Bakhromov of Uzbekistan with determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uzbekistan\u2019s Begzod Zoirov closed the day with victory in the +76kg class. He defeated Miad Shafeyi Zirdehi of Iran to secure the top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After winning two gold medals on the opening day of the Karate 1-Series A in Salzburg, the Japanese pugilist finished day empty handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong Kong China showed sharp form and synchronization to secure the title in the female team kata. Their routine earned them 42.40 points, enough to top Portugal, who finished with 39.80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The men\u2019s team kata final was a mush closer contest. Turkiye claimed the gold medal with a score of 42.20, narrowly defeating Montenegro, who posted 41.10. The victory reflected Turkiye\u2019s clean execution and stronger rhythm under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the -50kg division, Yun-Chen Hsiao of Chinese Taipei claimed gold in a tense final. She drew 3-3 with Muserref Ozdemir of Turkiye but won by senshu, the first unopposed point rule. Hsiao\u2019s timing proved decisive in the evenly matched bout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zumra Rezzan Im delivered a second gold for Turkiye in the -55kg category. She defeated Maimouna Niang of France by 3-2 in a tactical fight. Im\u2019s ability to control distance and score at the right moments made the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The -60kg final ended in another draw, but it was Balsa Vojinovic of Montenegro who walked away with gold. His 2-2 result against Hiroki Ito of Japan went in his favor thanks to senshu. Vojinovic\u2019s composure in a close fight earned him the medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Italy celebrated through Fabrizio Giordano, who won the -67kg division. He outscored Huseyn Mammadli of Azerbaijan 5-2, using sharp attacks and counter techniques. Giordano built a steady lead and closed out the bout with control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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