Five bronze medals spark UAE strong start at 24th Asian Karate Championships in Jordan

The UAE Karate national teams secured five bronze medals on the opening day of the 24th Asian Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, currently being held in Amman, Jordan, from September 8 to 11.

The championship’s opening ceremony was held two days ago and featured a variety of traditional performances.

The ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of officials led by Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee; Dr. Raed Al Adwan, Jordanian Minister of Youth; Antonio Espinos, President of the World Karate Federation; Major General Nasser Abdul Razaq Al Razooqi, President of the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Vice President of the World Karate Federation; Dr. Ibrahim Al Qannas of Saudi Arabia, President of the Arab and West Asian Karate Federations and a member of the World Karate Federation Executive Committee; along with presidents of continental federations.

The UAE’s five bronze medals were won by Razan Mahyoub in the Junior Women’s Individual Kata and the -47kg Individual Kumite; Habiba Yasser in the junior girls Individual Kata; Sultan Mohammed in the -52kg Individual Kumite; and Mohammed Al Kindi in the -61kg Individual Kumite.

The UAE Karate teams will look to add gold and silver medals during the remaining competitions of the prestigious continental championship.

During the opening ceremony of the Asian Karate Championships in Jordan, Major General Nasser Abdul Razaq Al Razooqi, President of the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Vice President of the World Karate Federation, delivered a speech in which he welcomed all attendees.

Razooqi praised Jordan’s efforts in hosting and successfully organizing the continental event, stressing that age-group championships represent a fundamental pillar for the future of karate in Asia. He noted that these competitions provide national senior teams with promising talents and capable athletes who can continue the sport’s path of excellence and achieve titles across major championships.

Razooqi emphasized that the objectives of the continental championships organized by the Asian Karate Federation go beyond the immediate pursuit of medals.

He explained that these events contribute to strengthening bonds of brotherhood and friendship among the peoples of Asia, while promoting the principles of tolerance and the values of fair competition. He also praised the role of the continental federations in fulfilling their responsibilities toward the development of karate across the continent.

At the conclusion of the opening day of the 24th Asian Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, currently taking place in Jordan, Iran topped the overall medal standings with 13 medals, including six gold, six silver and one bronze.

Saudi Arabia ranked second with 10 medals — two gold, four silver and four bronze.

Chinese Taipei placed third with nine medals — two gold, two silver and five bronze.

Host nation Jordan ranked fourth with nine medals, comprising two gold and seven bronze.