Junior Up-and-Coming Karate Stars Shine on Second Day of Karate 1-Youth League in Porec

Junior Kata Female: Maï-Linh Bui Triumphs

Maï-Linh Bui of France demonstrated elegance and precision to secure victory in the Junior Kata Female category. Bui edged Habiba Mousa of Egypt with a score of 24.30 to 23.60.

Junior Kata Male: Alexandru Nicolas Modi Dominates

Romania’s Alexandru Nicolas Modi clinched the title in the Junior Kata Male category. Modi’s performance earned him a score of 25.30, surpassing Spain’s Izan López, who scored 24.10.

Junior Kumite Female -48 kg: Asia Bifulco Wins Italian Showdown

In an all-Italian final, Asia Bifulco emerged victorious in the Junior Kumite Female -48 kg category. Bifulco defeated Giada Capatti 3-2 in a closely contested match.

Junior Kumite Female -53 kg: Buse Kilic Prevails

Turkiye’s Buse Kilic claimed the top spot in the Junior Kumite Female -53 kg division. Kilic narrowly defeated her compatriot Nisanur Cakir 1-0 in a tense clash.

Junior Kumite Female -59 kg: Monica Arzumian Leads France's Charge

Monica Arzumian of France showcased her prowess in the Junior Kumite Female -59 kg category. Arzumian secured a decisive 3-0 victory over fellow French competitor Sydney Yvon.

Junior Kumite Female -66 kg: Chloe Payrot Secures Win

Chloe Payrot added to France’s successes by winning the Junior Kumite Female -66 kg category. Payrot beat Eleonor Picazo Luque, another French competitor, 1-0.

Junior Kumite Female 66+ kg: Sara Tomic Delights Home Crowd

Croatia’s Sara Tomic thrilled the home fans by winning the Junior Kumite Female 66+ kg category. Tomic edged Robin Zwanenburg of the Netherlands with a 5-4 victory.

Junior Kumite Male -55 kg: Yassin Deiab Clinches Victory

Egypt’s Yassin Deiab won the Junior Kumite Male -55 kg category. In a match decided by hantei (decision), Deiab defeated Miras Abdikadyr of Kazakhstan after a 0-0 draw.

Junior Kumite Male -61 kg: Maksym Stetsiv Takes the Title

Maksym Stetsiv of Ukraine emerged victorious in the Junior Kumite Male -61 kg division. Stetsiv delivered a commanding performance, beating Yaroslav Tyshchenko, also of Ukraine, 4-0.

Junior Kumite Male -68 kg: Benjamin Packwood Triumphs

Scotland’s Benjamin Packwood secured the Junior Kumite Male -68 kg title. Packwood edged out Swan Lorenz of Switzerland with a 3-2 win.

Junior Kumite Male -76 kg: Mohamed Moustafa Abdelaziz Karem Dominates

Mohamed Moustafa Abdelaziz Karem from Egypt clinched the Junior Kumite Male -76 kg title. Karem defeated Rexhep Rushiti of North Macedonia with a solid 2-0 performance.

Junior Kumite Male 76+ kg: Rahib Azim Emerges Victorious

Rahib Azim of Azerbaijan won the Junior Kumite Male 76+ kg category. Azim defeated Ilias Psomas of Greece 1-0 in a tightly contested match.

The second day of the Karate 1-Youth League in Porec highlighted the exceptional talent and competitive spirit of junior karate athletes from around the world. The third day of action from Porec will put cadet athletes on centre stage.

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