African Referees: Ambassadors at the 2026 World Karate Championships
UFAK Refereeing Commission Members: African Ambassadors at the 2026 World Karate Championships
The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) proudly congratulates the members of its Refereeing Commission who participated in the 2026 World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
These officials represented five African countries, demonstrating the continent’s commitment to developing refereeing expertise and strengthening Africa’s presence in international karate.
The UFAK Refereeing Commission members are:
- Llewelyn Rhoda – South Africa
- Ndoumbé Fall – Senegal
- Haitham Hassan Farouk – Egypt
- Mohamed Ali Chérif – Tunisia
- Hichem Taieb – Morocco
The participation of these experienced officials reflects the dedication of African referees to maintaining high standards of professionalism and supporting the continued development of karate worldwide.
The UFAK Executive Committee expresses its appreciation to all five members for their commitment and contribution to African karate on the international stage.
UFAK congratulates its Refereeing Commission members on their participation and for proudly representing African karate in Poland.
