In the Male Kata division, spectators were treated to a showcase of skill and precision as Ryusei Ikeda of Japan advanced to the final alongside compatriot Yasuhiro Machida, setting up an All-Japan final. Ikeda secured his spot in the final by defeating Rey Chinen of the United States with a score of 42.00 to 41.30, w…

The opening day of the 2024 Karate 1 Series A in Larnaca, Cyprus, showcased intense competition as athletes battled through the elimination rounds in the first categories. Representatives from Japan demonstrated strength as they reached six final spots today. In the Female Kata category, Sakura Alforte of the Philip…

The city of Larnaca, located in Cyprus, is set to host the second Karate 1-Series A event of the season from February 16 to 18, 2024. Following the tournament in Athens, Greece, the series of international events moves to Larnaca, where an eagerly anticipated tournament will take place at the Kition Athletic Centre. S…