It was a brilliant double gold from Japan’s Takamasa Yatoji at the the Karate 1-Youth League in Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yatoji earned his first gold of the day with a 6\u20133 win over Latvia\u2019s Marks Zakmans in the Cadet Kumite -63kg. Yatoji showed sharp timing and strong footwork throughout the bout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yatoji completed a standout day by winning the kata final 25.8 to 24.3 against the United States\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cadet Kumite Female \u201347 kg: Dessire Nikole Frias Rosario Takes Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Panama\u2019s Dessire Nikole Frias Rosario claimed the title after a sharp 6\u20133 win over Ukraine\u2019s Arina Stepanova. Frias Rosario controlled the exchanges and kept a steady lead to secure her place at the top of the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Female \u201354 kg: Veronika Filatova Wins in a 7\u20137 Thriller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ukraine\u2019s Veronika Filatova earned gold after finishing level 7\u20137 with Sweden\u2019s Signe Larsson Erhardt. Filatova advanced by senshu to take the category, showing precision under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Female \u201361 kg: Selda Meyen Dominates the Final<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany\u2019s Selda Meyen delivered a confident 6\u20132 victory against Denmark\u2019s Hannah Bath Soendergaard. Meyen set the pace early and never lost control of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Female 61+ kg: Madalena Santos Shows Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Portugal\u2019s Madalena Santos earned the title with a strong 6\u20132 win over Serbia\u2019s Nina Macura. Santos used steady pressure to pull away and finish comfortably ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Male \u201352 kg: Levani Dadeshkeliani Strikes Fast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgia\u2019s Levani Dadeshkeliani claimed gold after defeating Spain\u2019s Hugo Lopez Perez 6\u20131. Dadeshkeliani kept a clean rhythm and closed the match with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Male \u201357 kg: Ilyas Bohoudi Controls the Tatami<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Netherlands\u2019 Ilyas Bohoudi secured the category with a tight 2\u20130 win over Slovakia\u2019s Simon Kovacik. Bohoudi stayed patient and picked his moments well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Male \u201370 kg: Isa Elmazi Breaks Away for the Title<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n North Macedonia\u2019s Isa Elmazi produced a clean 4\u20130 victory against France\u2019s Youssouf Cissokho. Elmazi\u2019s efficiency and speed made the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kumite Male 70+ kg: Alinur Kamilov Wins High-Scoring Final<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Alinur Kamilov closed a dynamic final with a 7\u20134 win over Ukraine\u2019s Yevhen Tahiiev. Kamilov handled the pace well and stayed ahead through the final seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cadet Kata Female: Candela Pe\u00f1a Garcia Edges a Close Final<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spain\u2019s Candela Pe\u00f1a Garcia claimed the category with a score of 24.9 over Italy\u2019s Martina Beretta, who posted 24.4. 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