The 2025 Karate 1 Youth League in Guadalajara, Spain, continued with high energy as the third day of competition wrapped up with the crowning of cadet champions. The event has drawn over 3,000 young athletes from 80 countries, making it one of the biggest global gatherings for youth karate.

Cadet Kata Female – Nerea Teixeira Gregorio Claims Gold for Spain

Nerea Teixeira Gregorio earned a close but impressive win in the Cadet Kata Female category. Performing with poise, the Spanish athlete edged out Giulia Manca of Belgium with a final score of 24.20 to 24.10.

Cadet Kata Male – León de la Peña Tops All-Spanish Final

Spain celebrated again in the Cadet Kata Male final. José Ángel León de la Peña delivered a strong performance to defeat fellow Spaniard Elisey Yagudin Gritsenko. León de la Peña scored 24.50 to Gritsenko’s 24.10, securing gold for the host nation.

Cadet Kumite Female -47 kg – Kotenko Dominates for Ukraine

Vierónika Kotenko of Ukraine proved too strong in the -47 kg kumite final. She controlled the bout, beating Presley Allen of the United States 5-1.

Cadet Kumite Female -54 kg – Goncalves Grabs Title for Portugal

Leonor Goncalves of Portugal put on a solid display of timing and technique in the -54 kg final. She outscored Adriana Boyadzhieva of Bulgaria 5-2 to claim the top spot.

Cadet Kumite Female -61 kg – Sanneh Wins Tight Match for Switzerland

In a competitive -61 kg final, Fatumata Sanneh of Switzerland held off Arianna Spradzi?a of Latvia with a 5-3 victory. Sanneh showed composure in the final moments to seal the win.

Cadet Kumite Female 61+ kg – Bsharat Wins Gold for Palestine

Mariam Bsharat delivered a standout performance for Palestine, defeating Nicole Correddu of Italy 4-0 in the 61+ kg final. Her dominant showing earned her the gold in a thrilling final.

Cadet Kumite Male -52 kg – Konradowski Narrowly Defeats Nurseiit

Andreas Konradowski of Belgium battled through a close fight in the -52 kg final. He edged past Nurassyl Nurseiit of Kazakhstan by a single point, winning 3-2 in a tactical match.

Cadet Kumite Male -57 kg – Liubimov Shuts Out the Competition

Germany’s Dmytro Liubimov showed total control in the -57 kg final, beating Spain’s David Rios Garcia 5-0. It was one of the most decisive wins of the day.

Cadet Kumite Male -63 kg – Birac Secures Gold for Croatia

Nikola Birac of Croatia earned a clean 3-0 victory over Oleksandr Cheban of Austria in the -63 kg final. Birac’s disciplined approach paid off as he claimed the gold medal.

Cadet Kumite Male -70 kg – Kanibek Scores Big for Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Sungkar Kanibek was in top form in the -70 kg final. He delivered a dominant 7-0 win over Dimitrios Zafeiris of Greece, one of the most one-sided bouts of the finals.

Cadet Kumite Male 70+ kg – Aguiar Wins on Tie-Breaker for Portugal

In the final bout of the cadet division, Andre Aguiar of Portugal edged past Levy Blumink of the Netherlands in a 4-4 match. Aguiar took the win on tie-breaking criteria, closing the day with a dramatic finish.

As the Karate 1 Youth League continues, the athletes have already left a strong mark on Guadalajara. The competition continues Sunday with the final day of action.

2025 KARATE 1-YOUTH LEAGUE GUADALAJARA

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