Three African Karate Athletes Lead the World Rankings
Three African Karate Athletes Lead the World Rankings
Africa continues to shine on the international karate stage, with three athletes from Egypt and Morocco occupying the top positions in their respective kumite categories in the World Karate Federation (WKF) rankings.
Egypt has two representatives among the world’s leading athletes, while Morocco has one, underlining the continent’s growing presence in international karate.
Africa’s Top-Ranked Athletes
🇪🇬 AHLAM YOUSSEF – Egypt
- Category: Female Kumite -55 kg
- Athlete profile: WKF Official Athlete Profile – Ahlam Youssef
🇲🇦 SAID OUBAYA – Morocco
- Category: Male Kumite -67 kg
- Athlete profile: WKF Official Athlete Profile – Said Oubaya
🇪🇬 ABDALLA ABDELAZIZ – Egypt
- Category: Male Kumite -75 kg
- Athlete profile: WKF Official Athlete Profile – Abdalla Abdelaziz
A Proud Moment for African Karate
The presence of these three athletes at the top of the world rankings is a significant achievement for African karate. Their performances reflect the dedication, talent, and competitive spirit of athletes representing the continent at the highest level.
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) congratulates Ahlam Youssef, Said Oubaya, and Abdalla Abdelaziz on this outstanding achievement and wishes them continued success as they represent Africa on the world stage.
