The 2025 EKF Senior Championships in Yerevan, Armenia, continued delivering top-level action as the best karate athletes in Europe clashed for spots in the finals of the team kumite and Para-Karate competitions. Here’s how the third day unfolded:
Female Team Kumite: France and Germany in the Final
France secured their place in the final with a 2-0 win over Italy. On the other side, Germany, the defending champions, continued their dominance with a solid 2-0 victory against Greece. Both teams now prepare for a highly anticipated showdown.
Male Team Kumite: Croatia and Italy to Clash for Gold
Croatia edged past Greece in a tight 3-2 battle to earn their final spot. Italy, the reigning champions, showed strength and control, defeating France 3-0. The final promises to be one of the highlights of the championships.
Blind/Visually Impaired Male K10: Dorin vs Dudon
Alexe Dorin of Romania booked his final place against Nohan Dudon of France, with both athletes showing impressive skill and focus throughout the day.
Intellectually Impaired Female K21: Sanchez Rosado vs Kakosy
Lucia Sanchez Rosado of Spain reached the final against Olivia Kakosy of Hungary after both competitors displayed great determination in their categories.
Intellectually Impaired Female K22: Bekcic vs Topic
Diandra Bekcic from Slovenia will meet Daniela Topic of Croatia in the final after strong performances from both athletes in their elimination round.
Intellectually Impaired Male K21: Singer vs Huertas Ruiz
Albert Singer of Germany made his way to the final to face Carlos Huertas Ruiz from Spain, both earning well-deserved spots after convincing performances.
Intellectually Impaired Male K22: Baric vs Allesina
Stipe Baric of Croatia will compete for gold against Mattia Allesina from Italy. Both showed excellent technique and inspiration throughout the day.
Wheelchair User Female K30: Airapetian vs Cavadzade
Knarik Airapetian from Ukraine reached the final to face Nesrin Cavadzade of Türkiye, in a category filled with inspiring moments.
Wheelchair User Male K30: Schoegel vs Uslu
Alexandre Schoegel of France will battle Berkay Uslu from Türkiye for the title, concluding an exciting day for Para-Karate competitors.
The finals are set, and anticipation is high for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to these championships in Yerevan. The event is available live on the WKF YouTube channel and in a number of TV networks around the world.
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