Africa Set for the Karate World Cup in China

Africa is set to make a strong continental presence at the Karate World Cup in China, scheduled for 20–22 November 2026, with seven African nations qualified across the four team events.

The qualification reflects the growing strength and competitiveness of African karate on the international stage, with several nations securing places in both Kata and Kumite team competitions.

Female Team Kata

Africa will be represented by:

• Egypt
• Algeria
• Morocco

Male Team Kata

The qualified African teams are:

• Morocco
• Algeria
• Democratic Republic of the Congo

Female Team Kumite

Three African nations have qualified:

• Egypt
• Algeria
• Tunisia

Male Team Kumite

Africa will be represented by:

• Egypt
• Algeria
• Tunisia
• Senegal

Algeria stands out as the only African nation qualified in all four team events, underlining its strong continental and international team performance. Egypt will compete in three events, while Morocco and Tunisia have secured qualification in two events each. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Senegal will each compete in one team event.

The participation of African teams in the Karate World Cup represents another important milestone for the continent and provides an opportunity for African athletes to compete among the world's best.

The UFAK, under the leadership of President Souleymane Gaye, continues to support the development, promotion and international visibility of African karate, working alongside the national federations and the World Karate Federation (WKF).

As the African teams prepare for China, the UFAK wishes all qualified nations and athletes the very best of success and encourages them to represent Africa with pride, determination and excellence.

Africa is ready to compete on the world stage.

African Karate Union (UFAK)

Author: Ashraf Hassan