Egypt’s Abdelrahman El Sayed Wins Gold at World Cadet Karate Championships in Poland

17/10/2026
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By: Assem Magdy
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Egypt's national karate team continued to deliver strong results on the international stage after winning three medals at the World Karate Championships in Poland on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

The Egyptian team secured one gold, one silver and one bronze medal through Abdelrahman El Sayed, Jana Qassem and Malak Ragab.

The three young athletes achieved impressive results in different categories, highlighting the strength of Egypt's emerging karate talent and its ability to compete at international level.

Abdelrahman El Sayed Wins World Karate Gold

Egyptian karate athlete Abdelrahman El Sayed claimed the gold medal in the boys' 52kg kumite category, securing an important achievement in his sporting career.

His victory was the standout Egyptian result among the reported medals, as he finished first in his category and added another international medal to Egypt's record.

The achievement highlights the ability of young Egyptian athletes to compete at major tournaments, particularly in karate, a sport that requires speed, focus and strong technical skills.

El Sayed's gold medal also represents a positive result for Egypt's youth karate program and demonstrates the potential of the country's next generation of competitors.

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Jana Qassem and Malak Ragab Add Silver and Bronze

Egypt's success did not end with the gold medal, as Jana Qassem secured silver in the girls' individual kata competition for athletes under the age of 16.

Qassem finished second in her category, adding another medal for Egypt in kata, a discipline that focuses on the accurate performance of technical movements, balance and concentration.

Meanwhile, Malak Ragab claimed the bronze medal in the girls' under-61kg kumite category, completing Egypt's three-medal achievement at the tournament.

With these results, Egypt collected one medal of each color, with three athletes reaching the podium across different categories.

The performances provide encouragement for Egypt's national karate team and highlight the importance of young talent in the sport's future development.

They also offer a positive sign for Egyptian karate as its rising athletes continue to seek success in major international competitions.