2026 Karate World Cup: African Referees Take Center Stage in China
2026 Karate World Cup: African Referees Take Center Stage in China
African refereeing will be strongly represented at the 2026 Karate World Cup in Hangzhou, China, with five officials from the continent appointed by the World Karate Federation (WKF).
The African officials appointed for the event are Llewellyn Rhoda (South Africa), Haitham Farouk (Egypt), Emad El Sersy (Egypt), Mohamed Ali Cherif (Tunisia) and Alynar Ndao (Senegal). The official WKF appointment document lists all five under the UFAK delegation.
The appointment of Llewellyn Rhoda and Haitham Farouk, both members of the WKF Referee Commission, further highlights the important contribution of African officials to international refereeing.
Their presence at one of the major events on the international karate calendar reflects the quality and experience of African refereeing and the continued development of highly qualified officials across the continent.
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK), under the leadership of President Souleymane Gaye, continues to promote the development of African karate and the advancement of African officials at the highest international level.
The UFAK congratulates the five appointed referees and wishes them every success as they represent African refereeing on the world stage in China.
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