Libya Ready for the 2026 World Karate Championships in Poland
Libya Ready for the 2026 World Karate Championships in Poland
The Libyan national karate team is preparing to compete at the 2026 WKF World Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, with a delegation of eight athletes ready to represent their country on the international stage.
Libyan karate is experiencing a period of significant progress, with encouraging achievements at continental, regional and international levels. Recent performances at the Mediterranean Games and the 2026 African Karate Championships have further strengthened the country’s ambitions in the sport.
These results reflect the ongoing efforts and management of the Libyan Karate Federation, chaired by Mr Jamal F. Muftah Arhoma, to develop karate and support athletes in their pursuit of international success.
Libya’s Athletes in Poland
The Libyan delegation will compete in Kata and Kumite events across the Cadet, Junior and U21 categories.
U21 Category
- Alduweebi Albasheer — Male Kumite -67 kg
- Elabasi Abdulrahim — Male Kata
Junior Category
- Bin Hameed Nizar — Male Kumite -68 kg
- Salamah Mohammed — Male Kumite +76 kg
- Salih Muetaz — Male Kumite -61 kg
Cadet Category
- Ali Muayid — Male Kumite -63 kg
- Arhoumah Muayid — Male Kumite -57 kg
- Salamah Hammam — Male Kumite -52 kg
Aiming for Strong Performances
The World Championships offer Libya’s young karatekas a valuable opportunity to challenge themselves against the world’s leading athletes, gain international experience and continue their sporting development.
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) wishes the Libyan delegation every success in Bielsko-Biała and encourages all eight athletes to compete with determination, discipline and pride as they represent Libya and African karate.
Good luck to Team Libya in Poland!
