Angola, First to Arrive in Poland for the 2026 World Championships
Angola, First to Arrive in Poland for the 2026 World Championships
The Angolan karate delegation has arrived in Poland to compete in the 2026 WKF World Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships, taking place in Bielsko-Biała from 14 to 18 October.
Following their successful performance at the 2026 African Karate Championships in Algiers, where Angola secured six medals—one silver and five bronze—the team is now ready to take on the world’s best young karatekas.
Under the leadership of Giliano André, the Angolan Karate Federation aims to strengthen the country’s international standing and move closer to the world’s elite through participation in this major global event.
Angola’s Athletes in Bielsko-Biała
The Angolan delegation will compete in the following events:
U21 Category
- Cesar Aleni — Male Kumite -60 kg
- Lopes Nario — Male Kumite -75 kg
- Santos Tchizando — Male Kumite -84 kg
- Lourenco Maria — Female Kumite -50 kg
Junior Category
- Neto Patricio — Male Kumite -76 kg
- Romano Laury — Female Kumite +66 kg
Cadet Category
- Soares Naria — Female Kumite -61 kg
- Andre Eliane — Female Kumite +61 kg
Aiming for Success on the World Stage
Angola’s participation reflects the country’s ambition to continue developing its karate programme and gain valuable experience at the highest international level.
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) wishes the Angolan delegation every success at the World Championships and encourages its athletes to compete with determination, discipline and pride as they represent their country and Africa on the global stage.
Good luck to Team Angola in Poland!
