Day 2 Unveils Thrilling Showdowns at 2024 Karate 1-Premier League Paris

The second day of the 2024 Karate 1-Premier League Paris lived up to its reputation, delivering awe-inspiring clashes, unexpected upsets, and demonstrations of Karate prowess that left spectators on the edge of their seats.


Female Kumite -68kg: Clash of Titans

In the Female Kumite -68kg category, a titanic clash awaits as Mobina Heydariozomcheloei of Iran prepares to face off against local sensation Thalya Sombe of France. Sombe earned her place in the final by upsetting French Karate star Alizee Agier in a closely contested match, triumphing 1-0. Heydariozomcheloei asserted her dominance with an 8-4 victory over Olympian Silvia Semeraro of Italy.


Male Kumite -67kg: Maresca and Oubaya Set for Intensity

The Male Kumite -67kg final promises intensity as Luca Maresca of Italy secured his spot by defeating Ali Elsawy of Egypt with a score of 6-2. Said Oubaya of Morocco edged past Afeef Ghaith of Jordan in a nail-biting match, clinching victory with a 9-7 score.


Female Kumite -55kg: Newcomers Shine

In the Female Kumite -55kg category, the final will feature a showdown between Airi Shima of Japan and Mia Bitsch of Germany. Shima, a first-time finalist, advanced by defeating Barbara Perez of Venezuela 2-0, while Mia Bitsch showcased her skills with a convincing 6-1 victory over Louiza Abouriche of Algeria.


Male Kata: All-Japanese Showdown

The Male Kata final sets the stage for an all-Japanese showdown between Ryuji Moto and Kakeru Nishiyama. Moto narrowly defeated Ariel Torres of the United States with a score of 43.50 to 43.30, while Grand Winner Nishiyama secured his place by beating World champion Ali Sofuoglu of Turkiye with a scoreline of 43.50 to 44.20.


Female Kumite +68kg: Torres and Walters in Battle

The Female Kumite +68kg final will witness a battle between Maria Torres of Spain and Rochelle Walters of England. Torres, a World Championships runner-up, triumphed over Lucija Lesjak of Croatia with a 5-1 score, while Walters secured her place with a hard-fought 7-6 victory against Leila Borjali of Iran.

Male Kumite +84kg: Bostandzic and Mahmoud Advance

In the Male Kumite +84kg final, Anes Bostandzic of Bosnia and Herzegovina will face Taha Tarek Mahmoud of Egypt. Bostandzic secured his spot by defeating Ryzvan Talibov of Ukraine 4-1, and Mahmoud advanced with a thrilling 7-7 victory over Ablay Toltay of Kazakhstan.


The second day's unforgettable contests set the stage for even more excitement as the Karate 1-Premier League Paris unfolds. Stay tuned for further exhilarating action in the world of Karate.

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