Japan had secured a 2-0 win over Thailand, while Iran advanced to the final with a 2-0 victory against Vietnam. Also, Iran lost to Jordan 3-0 in the Male Team Kumite final and bagged a silver medal.

The Iranian karate athletes claimed six gold medals as well as two bronzes in the competition, according to Tehran Times. Fatemeh Zahra Saeidabadi in the Female Kumite -55kg, Mohammad Goudarzian in ...

A total of 96 athletes have secured their places in the competition, with each of the 12 categories featuring eight top-ranked competitors. In the Female Kata division, Spain's continental champion ...

Taguig-based club Maharlika Karatedo Kai brought home five gold medals from the 7th Manuel Veguillas Philippine International Open Karate Championships held last week at the Tagaytay City Velodrome.