Morocco Sets Its Sights on the 2026 World Karate Championships
Morocco Sets Its Sights on the 2026 World Karate Championships
The Moroccan 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 20 karatekas ready to represent their country on the world stage.
Known as the Lions of the Atlas, Morocco has established itself as a competitive force in international karate, supported by discipline, commitment and high-level performances. Under the leadership of President Mr Mohamed Mouktabil, the Moroccan Karate Federation continues to pursue sporting excellence and the development of its athletes.
The Moroccan delegation will compete across Kata and Kumite events in the Cadet, Junior and U21 categories, aiming to showcase its talent and ambition against the world’s best young karatekas.
Morocco’s Athletes in Poland
Cadet Category
- Alamy Khawla — Female Kata
- Belghazi Adam — Male Kata
- Bouazza Youssef — Male Kumite -52 kg
- Boussaid Douaa — Female Kumite -47 kg
- Karkab Ghita — Female Kumite -54 kg
- Mahmoudi Rayan — Male Kumite -63 kg
Junior Category
- Badri Salma — Female Kumite -53 kg
- Chamikh Mohamed — Male Kumite -61 kg
- El Guennouni Aya — Female Kumite -59 kg
- El Jad Mohamed — Male Kata
- El Mesbahi Rayan — Male Kumite -68 kg
- Sekkouri Ziyad — Male Kumite -76 kg
- Zouhair Malak — Female Kumite +66 kg
U21 Category
- El Allami Otmane — Male Kumite -75 kg
- El Karkouri Hiba — Female Kata
- Essayed Saad — Male Kumite -67 kg
- Hadri Tariq — Male Kata
- Sebbar Walid — Male Kumite +84 kg
- Slimani Oumaima — Female Kumite -55 kg
- Zaoudi Rabie — Male Kumite -60 kg
Ready to Represent Morocco on the World Stage
The World Championships provide an important opportunity for Morocco’s young athletes to test their skills against the world’s leading competitors and strengthen their international experience.
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) wishes the Moroccan delegation every success in Bielsko-Biała. The Lions of the Atlas will carry the hopes of their country as they seek to deliver strong performances and contribute to the continued visibility of African karate worldwide.
Good luck to Team Morocco in Poland!
