The final day of the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Hangzhou, China, showcased breathtaking moments and major upsets. The second Karate 1-Premier League of the year concluded with Grand Winners Abdalla Abdelaziz, Said Oubaya, Kakeru Nishiyama, and Youssef Badawy and stars Mo Sheung Grace Lau of Hong Kong China and Merabi Gelashvili were among the heroes of the day in Hangzhou.

 Female Kata: Mo Sheung Grace Lau of Hong Kong China Wins Gold   

Mo Sheung Grace Lau delivered a stunning performance to claim the gold in Female Kata. In a surprising turn of events, Lau defeated Grand Winner and top favourite Maho Ono of Japan with a score of 43.40 to 42.60. The Olympic and continental champion harnessed the energy from the stands, leading to an unforgettable upset that left the audience in awe.

Male Kumite -60 Kg: Eray Samdan of Turkiye Takes the Win

Eray Samdan continued to make waves by outmanoeuvring world champion Christos-Stefanos Xenos of Greece with a close score of 2-1. This victory marks Samdan's second win of the season, following his triumph in Paris, solidifying his status as a formidable contender.

 Female Kumite -50 Kg: Cylia Ouikene of Algeria Triumphs   

Cylia Ouikene pulled off a thrilling upset by defeating the Grand Winner and favoured Moldir Zhangbyrbay of Kazakhstan in a nail-biting contest. The score was 8-8, with Ouikene winning by "Senshuu" or first unopposed point, claiming her first victory at the Karate 1-Premier League and showcasing her potential on the international stage.

 Male Kumite -67 Kg: Said Oubaya of Morocco Dominates   

Current Grand Winner Said Oubaya demonstrated his strength by defeating Olympian Abdel Rahman Almasatfa of Jordan with an impressive score of 9-1. This victory marks Oubaya's return to form, earning his first title since last year?s Karate 1-Premier League in Antalya.

 Female Kumite -55 Kg: Rina Kodo of Japan Shines   

Making her mark, Rina Kodo clinched her first-ever victory in the Karate 1-Premier League by decisively beating Fatemeh Saadati of Iran 4-0. Kodo's performance affirmed her potential as a rising star in the sport.

 Male Kumite -75 Kg: Abdalla Abdelaziz of Egypt Continues His Streak   

Abdalla Abdelaziz, the Grand Winner and reigning continental and world champion, managed to secure another victory against Enzo Berthon of France. The match ended with a 2-2 score, where Abdelaziz won by "Senshu" or the first unopposed point. His continued success highlights his dominance in the division, having remained undefeated since the 2023 Continental Championships.

 Male Kata: Kakeru Nishiyama of Japan Rules Again   

Kakeru Nishiyama proved his status as the great dominator in Male Kata by winning his seventh consecutive gold medal. He edged out Ariel Torres Gutierrez of the United States with a score of 44.1 to 43.3, reinforcing his reputation on the global stage.

 Female Kumite -61 Kg: Atousa Golshadnezhad of Iran Emerges Victorious   

Atousa Golshadnezhad claimed victory over grand winner Reem Khamis of Germany with a score of 4-3, after Khamis suffered an injury during the final. Golshadnezhad, who also won the Karate 1-Premier League in Paris last year, added the gold medal to the impressive performance of Iranian athletes today.

Male Kumite -84 Kg: Youssef Badawy of Egypt Claims Another Title

In a fiercely contested match, Youssef Badawy won against Mohammad Aljafari of Jordan through ?Hantei? or decision after the clash went scoreless 0-0. Badawy?s second consecutive gold solidifies his place as a leading contender and world leader in the male kumite scene.

 Female Kumite -68 Kg: Tsubasa Kama of Japan Claims Victory   

Tsubasa Kama brought home the gold by defeating Grand Winner Elena Quirici of Switzerland in a thrilling clash, ending with a score of 9-7. This title is significant for Kama, marking her return to the top after winning at the 2024 Karate 1-Premier League in Cairo.

 Male Kumite -84+ Kg: Merabi Gelashvili of Georgia Wins His First Title   

Merabi Gelashvili celebrated a milestone by defeating Saleh Abazari of Iran 5-3. This victory is Gelashvili's first international title in senior categories, highlighting his emergence in the sport.

 Female Kumite +68 Kg: Clemence Pea of France Achieves Glory   

Clemence Pea earned her first international title by triumphing over Clio Ferracuti of Italy with a score of 6-4. Pea?s first-ever title put the young athletes in the spotlight and highlights the impressive efficiency of France?s grassroots programme.

As the competition concluded in Hangzhou with a brilliant showcase of karate?s excitement, the Karate 1-Premier League now prepares to the third event of the season to be held in Cairo, Egypt, from April 18 to 20.

2025 KARATE 1-PREMIER LEAGUE HANGZHOU