Senegal: The Lions of Africa Ready for the 2026 World Karate Championships

The Lions of Africa are ready to take on the world!

Senegal will be represented at the 2026 World Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, taking place in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, from 14 to 18 October 2026.

Led by the President of the Senegalese Karate Federation, Mr Mouhamed El Moctar Diop, the Senegalese delegation arrives with determination, ambition and the desire to proudly represent the colours of Senegal on the international stage.

Senegal’s Young Talents

The Senegalese team brings together ten young karatekas across different age groups, demonstrating the country's commitment to developing the next generation of African karate.

The athletes representing Senegal are:

1. Lamine Bara Fall — 14 years old
2. Ibrahima Gassama — 15 years old
3. Amadou Cisse — 16 years old
4. Omar Diagne — 16 years old
5. Serigne Fallou Ndongo — 17 years old
6. Mouhamadou Moustapha Cisse — 17 years old
7. Mame Boye Faye — 18 years old
8. Mouhamadou Moustapha Gaye — 18 years old
9. Ismaila Barry — 19 years old
10. Serigne Mbacke Seck — 19 years old

A Proud Moment for Senegalese Karate

For these young athletes, the World Championships represent an important opportunity to gain international experience, measure their abilities against the world's best and showcase the talent emerging from Senegal.

The Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) wishes the Senegalese delegation every success in Poland. The entire African karate community will be cheering on the Lions of Africa as they take on this major international challenge.

Go, Senegal! Make Africa proud!