Egypt win eight medals at Junior World Karate Championships in Poland

Egypt finished second in the medal table at the World Karate Championships for juniors after winning eight medals, including two golds, during the event in Poland.

The championships took place from 13 to 18 October and featured a strong field of leading young karate athletes from around the world.

Egypt’s gold medals were won by Abdelrahman El-Zarqany in the men’s kumite under 52kg category and Moaz Mostafa in the men’s kumite under 68kg event.

Jana Qassem claimed silver in kata, while Malak Afifi finished runner-up in the kumite under 53kg category. Roaa El-Taher also won a silver medal in the over 66kg event.

The three bronze medals went to Malak Ragab in kumite under 61kg, Hana Hany in the junior women’s kata competition and Mohab Mostafa in kumite under 61kg.

Egypt’s overall haul of eight medals comprised two golds, three silvers and three bronzes, placing the delegation second in the final standings.

Wadi Degla praised its athlete Malak Ragab after her bronze-medal performance in the under 61kg competition.

The club also said it was targeting the development of a new generation of outstanding athletes capable of representing Egypt and competing strongly at regional and international championships.

Wadi Degla added that the programme aimed to help raise Egypt’s profile and contribute to further national achievements.