Egypt Shines in Poland with 11 Medals at the 2026 World Karate Championships

Bielsko-Biała, Poland — Egypt delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, finishing second in the overall medal standings behind Japan with an impressive haul of 11 medals: four gold, three silver and four bronze.

The Egyptian team’s achievement reflects the talent and determination of its young athletes, as well as the work of the coaches, technical staff and national federation behind their success.

UFAK President Congratulates Egypt

The President of the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK), Mr Souleymane Gaye, praised the Egyptian team’s remarkable performance, highlighting the contribution of President Mohamed Aldahrawy and his team to the development and management of Egyptian karate.

Egypt’s success is a source of pride for African karate, demonstrating the continent’s ability to compete with the world’s leading nations and achieve outstanding results at the highest international level.

UFAK congratulates the Egyptian Karate Federation, its athletes, technical staff and coaches on this exceptional achievement, which provides fresh inspiration for young karatekas across Africa.

Egyptian Karate Team – Technical Staff

The Egyptian delegation was supported by the following technical staff at the championships:

• Abdel Fattah Eissa Ahmed El-Naggar – Technical Director
• Ragheed Saleh Mohamed Mohsen – Coach
• Sara Assem Ali Sayed Ali – Coach
• Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Qader Ahmed – Coach
• Hossam Mohamed Saqr – Coach
• Sayed Salem Saad Abdel Nabi – Coach
• Mostafa El-Sayed Mohamed El-Senbawy – Coach
• Hany Tanib Abdallah – Coach
• Hossam Atef Hosny – Coach
• Mohamed Helal – Coach
• Moataz Helal – Sports Psychologist
• Abdel Rahman Abdel Moneim – Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Abdel Rahman Mohamed Fathy Ali – Physiotherapist

Egypt’s Gold Medalists

Egypt claimed four world titles across Cadet, Junior and U21 categories:

• Abdelrahim El-Sayed Abdelrahim – Cadet Male Kumite -52 kg
• Moaz Ahmed Ibrahim Momen – Junior Male Kumite -68 kg
• Sally Islam Abdel Fattah – U21 Female Kumite -55 kg
• Omar Ashraf Osman Abdel Aal – U21 Male Kumite -84 kg

Egypt’s Silver Medalists

The Egyptian team added three silver medals:

• Jana Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Fattah – Cadet Female Individual Kata
• Malak Mohamed Momen Fouad – Junior Female Kumite -53 kg
• Roaa El-Taher El-Sayed El-Taher – Junior Female Kumite +66 kg

Egypt’s Bronze Medalists

Four Egyptian athletes completed the country’s medal tally with bronze medals:

• Malak Ragab Ahmed Mohamed – Cadet Female Kumite -61 kg
• Hana Hany Tanib Abdallah – Junior Female Individual Kata
• Mohab Hossam El-Din Muslim – Junior Male Kumite -61 kg
• Al-Hassan Mohamed Ali Awwad – U21 Male Kumite +84 kg

A Proud Moment for African Karate

Egypt’s second-place finish behind Japan represents an outstanding achievement for the country and a significant moment for African karate. The results highlight the importance of athlete development, dedicated coaching and effective federation management in building internationally competitive teams.

UFAK congratulates Egypt on its 11-medal achievement and celebrates the athletes and professionals who contributed to this success. Their performance reinforces Africa’s growing presence in world karate and inspires the continent’s next generation of champions.