Youth Karate Stars Shine as Champions Crowned on Day 4 of Venice Youth League
12/8/2024
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Day 4 of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Venice, Italy, saw a thrilling display of skill and determination as winners were crowned in the Cadet and U14 categories. With over 4,000 athletes from around the globe competing, the event is the largest youth karate showcase of the year.
U14 Kumite Female -42 kg: Lena Baumgartner Dominates Final
Germany’s Lena Baumgartner secured the gold in commanding fashion, defeating Ukraine’s Anastasiia Pryndiuk 4-0. Her dominant win solidifies her status as a rising star in youth karate.
U14 Kumite Female -47 kg: Patrycja Balut Claims Victory in Close Contest
Poland’s Patrycja Balut showcased tactical prowess, overcoming Germany’s Hanna Olschewski 6-4. The back-and-forth battle saw both athletes exchange points before Balut pulled ahead in the final moments to secure her win.
Cadet Kumite Male -52 kg: Savelii Ilchuk Shines in All-Ukrainian Final
Savelii Ilchuk of Ukraine delivered a flawless performance, defeating compatriot Maksym Viechkanov 4-0.
Cadet Kumite Male -63 kg: Denis Dobrovolschi Edges Past Italian Hope
Moldova’s Denis Dobrovolschi emerged victorious in a tense 1-0 battle against Italy’s Gleb Solomon. Dobrovolschi's single point was enough to seal the win in front of a passionate Italian crowd.
Cadet Kumite Male 70+ kg: Francesco Ferrarini Brings Gold Home for Italy
Italy’s Francesco Ferrarini delivered a commanding performance, defeating Germany’s Artem Parkhomenko 4-0. With his home crowd behind him, Ferrarini controlled the tatami, to secure Italy’s place atop the podium.
Cadet Kumite Female -61 kg: Svend Koenig Liv Tops All-German Final
Germany's Svend Koenig Liv came out on top in a closely contested match against fellow German Melina Mattys, winning 3-1. Koenig Liv’s strategic approach paid off as she stayed ahead throughout the match, earning Germany another gold medal.
Cadet Kumite Male -57 kg: Mahé Deberdt Grabs Gold for France
In a nail-biting 1-0 final, France’s Mahé Deberdt defeated Ukraine’s Vasyl Kucherenko. Deberdt capitalized on his opportunity to edge out a narrow win and claim the gold.
Cadet Kumite Male -70 kg: Kostiantyn Kozak Triumphs in High-Scoring Thriller
Ukraine’s Kostiantyn Kozak emerged victorious in one of the day’s most exciting matches, defeating Venezuela’s Luis Ruz 7-5. The fast-paced contest saw multiple lead changes before Kozak’s explosive finish secured the win.
Cadet Kumite Female -54 kg: Leonor Goncalves Wins Tactical Battle
Portugal’s Leonor Goncalves triumphed over France’s Morgane Scarfone in a tight 2-1 final. Goncalves' attacks gave her a narrow edge, bringing home Portugal’s first gold of the day.
Cadet Kumite Female 61+ kg: Effrosyni-Davidoula Douka Outlasts German Rival
Greece’s Effrosyni-Davidoula Douka defeated Germany’s Miley Schindler 7-4 to secure Greece's spot on the top of the podium.
The fourth day of the Karate 1 Youth League was filled with intense showdowns, high-level performances, and emotional celebrations. With one more day of action to come, the competition in Venice continues to highlight the future stars of karate.
You can relive all the finals of the day on the WKF YouTube channel, CLICKING HERE.
2024 KARATE 1-YOUTH LEAGUE VENICE
Pictures: Nathan Blockley @kaizenculture__