Karatekas from Ukraine and Turkiye Prevail on Day 2 of Karate One Series A in A Coruña

The second day of the 2026 Karate One Series A in A Coruña highlighted the global appeal of karate, as thousands of athletes, coaches, and supporters gathered in the northern Spanish city to take part in and witness high-level competition, with titles decided across four kumite categories and two team kata events.

Hira Nur Temizel secures Female Kumite -50 Kg titleHira Nur Temizel of Türkiye claimed the gold medal in the female kumite -50 kg division after defeating Spain’s Insaf Bentama-Serroukh Jebari by a score of 5-3. Temizel combined sharp attacking movements with controlled defensive work to take the crown

Oleksandra Hulavska wins tactical battle in Female Kumite -55 Kg finalOleksandra Hulavska of Ukraine earned victory in the female kumite -55 kg category with a narrow 1-0 win over Egypt’s Menatalah Elhawary. In a highly tactical contest Hulavska managed to secure a single decisive point early on and then maintaining her advantage through careful control of distance and timing.

Dinmukhamed Aidarbek claims Male Kumite -60 Kg goldDinmukhamed Aidarbek of Kazakhstan captured the male kumite -60 kg title following a 5-2 victory against Mert Halici of Türkiye. Aidarbek set the tone early with quick and effective scoring techniques, building a solid lead that allowed him to dictate the pace of the match.

Illia Hrynenko takes Male Kumite -67 Kg titleIllia Hrynenko of Ukraine emerged as the winner in the male kumite -67 kg division after a 4-4 draw with Japan’s Taiki Kataoka, with the result decided on tie-breaking criteria. Both competitors delivered a fast and balanced contest with exchanges of points throughout, but Hrynenko’s lead ultimately secured him the gold medal.

Portugal delivers commanding performance to win Female Team Kata goldPortugal secured the female team kata title with a decisive 5-0 victory over Türkiye, as the Portuguese team impressed the judges with a performance marked by strong synchronization, precise technique, and consistent execution.

Türkiye edges France to win Male Team Kata title in close finalTürkiye claimed the male team kata gold medal after a closely contested 3-2 win against France, in a final where both teams demonstrated high technical quality and strong coordination. Türkiye gained a slight advantage in key aspects, which proved enough to earn them the judges’ decision.

All matches from A Coruña are being streamed live on the WKF YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to follow the action in real time. Do not miss any of the action from A Coruña on the WKF YouTube channel

2026 KARATE ONE SERIES A CORUÑA

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