Anzhelika Terliuga (ukr. Анжеліка Терлюга) is a distinguished Ukrainian karateka born on March 23, 1992, in Odessa, Ukraine. She is renowned for her significant successes in international karate competitions, particularly in the kumite (sparring) category. Early life and career beginnings Anzhelika began practicing ka…

FOTO: karate.ch Introduction Elena Quirici is a distinguished Swiss karateka known for her exceptional achievements in the world of karate. Born on February 16, 1994, in Switzerland, Quirici has made a significant mark in the sport with her remarkable skills, dedication, and numerous accolades. Her journey in karate i…

Foto: instagram Sakura Kokumai, born on October 2, 1992, is an American karateka renowned for her accomplishments in various international competitions. She clinched the gold medal in the women's individual kata event at both the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, C…

Ali Sofuoglu (born June 3, 1995) is a Turkish karateka who specializes in kata. He represents Kagıthane Belediyesi S.K. In 2021, he clinched a bronze medal in the men's kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Sofuoglu's career highlights include winning the gold medal in the men's indiv…

Grace Lau Mo-sheung (born 19 October 1991) is a karate athlete from Hong Kong. She made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s kata event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, becoming the first athlete from Hong Kong to achieve an Olympic medal in karate. Lau has an impressive record, having won …

1984 – Damian was born at 7:05 pm on July 4th in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A few years later, he moved with his family to Spain, specifically to the Andalusian city of Torremolinos. 1991 – Damian's journey in the world of Karate begins at a small dojo in Torremolinos, the Goju-Ryu Club (nowadays one of Spain'…

Hikaru Ono  born on August 30, 1992, is a renowned Japanese karateka. She clinched the prestigious gold medal in the women's individual kata event at the 2023 World Karate Championships hosted in Budapest, Hungary. Ono boasts an impressive track record, having secured the top position twice before in the same even…