Day 1 of World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships Underway!
10/9/2024
World Championships Junior & Cadets
The 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships kicked off today in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, bringing together the brightest young karate athletes from across the globe.
The first day sees fierce competition as athletes face off in the elimination rounds for several key categories. The U21 kata male and female divisions are taking centre stage, with participants delivering powerful and precise performances to advance to the next rounds. The cadet and junior kata teams are also competing today, as are all U21 kumite divisions.
The championships, hosted in Italy for the first time, offer a unique opportunity for young athletes to compete at the highest level while representing their countries. With nearly 2000 young athletes from 113 countries registered, the excitement builds for what promises to be an unforgettable week of top-tier karate.
The elimination rounds will continue Thursday and Friday, with bronze medal bouts and finals scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The finals will be available LIVE on the WKF YouTube channel.
The elimination rounds are available LIVE clicking here.