Let the Festivities Begin: African Champions Egypt Take on the World in Poland

Led by President Mohamed Mahrous Eldahrawy, the Egyptian karate team is ready to begin its campaign at the 2026 WKF World Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.

Reigning African champions following their triumph at the 2026 African Karate Championships in Algeria, the Pharaohs arrive with high ambitions and a strong delegation of 40 karatekas, determined to achieve outstanding results on the world stage.

Egypt’s Athletes at the World Championships

The Egyptian delegation will compete across Kata and Kumite events in the Cadet, Junior and U21 categories.

Cadet Category

• Abdou Ossama — Male Kumite +70 kg
• Amer Khairy — Male Kumite -70 kg
• Badra Mohameed Harby — Male Kumite -57 kg
• Barakat May — Female Kumite -54 kg
• Elsayed Ammar — Male Kumite -63 kg
• Elzourkany Abdelrahim — Male Kumite -52 kg
• Hassan Malak Ragab — Female Kumite -61 kg
• Hussein Lana — Female Kumite +61 kg
• Kassem Jana — Female Kata
• Qabl Omar — Male Kata

Junior Category

• Abouarab Mahmoud Tamer — Male Kumite -55 kg
• Abouelazm Basmala Walid — Female Kumite -48 kg
• Afifi Malak — Female Kumite -53 kg
• Eissa Habiba — Female Kumite -59 kg
• Ellithy Adam — Male Kata
• Elmorsi Nourhan — Female Kumite -66 kg
• Eltaher Roaa — Female Kumite +66 kg
• Gad Ali Alaaelden — Male Kumite -76 kg
• Mostafa Mohab — Male Kumite -61 kg
• Mostafa Mouaz — Male Kumite -68 kg
• Sultan Mohamed Sherif — Male Kumite +76 kg
• Tanib Hana Hani — Female Kata

U21 Category

• Abdou Sally — Female Kumite -55 kg
• Ashoush Rahma — Female Kumite +68 kg
• Dahy Ali — Male Kata
• Elsayed Jana Hazem — Female Kumite -68 kg
• Farag Youssef — Male Kumite -75 kg
• Mohamed Elhassan — Male Kumite +84 kg
• Moussa Habiba — Female Kata
• Nasser Mohamed Hany — Male Kumite -60 kg
• Omara Adel — Male Kumite -67 kg
• Osman Omar — Male Kumite -84 kg
• Tolba Rahma — Female Kumite -61 kg
• Zeidan Alaa Ayman — Female Kumite -50 kg

Team Kata

• Cadet and Junior Female Kata Team: Assi, Ibrahim and Tanib
• Cadet and Junior Male Kata Team: Ellithy, Farag, Ibrahim and Shaker

Egypt Aims for World-Class Performances

Following their continental success in Algeria, Egypt’s young karatekas now face a new challenge against the world’s leading competitors. Their participation reflects the country’s continued commitment to developing young talent and strengthening its position in international karate.

The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) wishes the Egyptian delegation every success in Bielsko-Biała. As reigning African champions, the Pharaohs carry the hopes of their nation and the pride of African karate onto the world stage.

Good luck to Team Egypt!