Team Finals Set and Para Karate Champions Crowned on Day Three of the AKF Senior Championships

The third day of the AKF Senior Championships in Bali, Indonesia, brought more action as the best athletes in Asia continued their quest for continental glory. The day featured the team kumite eliminations, which determined the finalists in both team categories, and the para karate events, where new Asian champions were crowned.

Japan and Iran Reach Female Team Kumite Final

Japan and Iran will meet in the final of the Female Team Kumite competition after convincing semifinal victories. Japan secured a 2-0 win over Thailand, while Iran also advanced with a 2-0 victory against Vietnam. Both teams showed strong form and will now clash for the Asian title.

Iran and Jordan Advance to Male Team Kumite Final

Iran and Jordan booked their places in the Male Team Kumite final. Iran defeated Japan 3-1 in a competitive semifinal, while Jordan produced an impressive performance to overcome Uzbekistan 21-6. The two teams will now face each other for the continental crown.

Toshihiro Imai Claims K10 Male Title

Japan's Toshihiro Imai was crowned champion in the Blind/Visually Impaired Male K10 category after a closely contested final against fellow Japanese athlete Yasushi Oba. Imai secured the title with a score of 41.4 to 40.5.

Lyazzat Zhussupova Wins K10 Female Gold

Kazakhstan celebrated success in the Blind/Visually Impaired Female K10 category as Lyazzat Zhussupova claimed the gold medal and the title of Asian champion.

Nurzhaina Zhannetova Tops K21 Female Division

Nurzhaina Zhannetova of Kazakhstan added another gold medal for her country by winning the Intellectually Impaired Female K21 category.

Man Lok Lam Captures K22 Female Crown

Hong Kong China's Man Lok Lam earned the gold medal in the Intellectually Impaired Female K22 category. In the final, she defeated Sarah Ghandoura of Saudi Arabia by 35.9 to 34.4.

Abdullrhman Duhaim Wins K21 Male Gold

Saudi Arabia's Abdullrhman Duhaim claimed the title in the Intellectually Impaired Male K21 category after defeating Tarun Sharma of India in the final.

Saidikromhon Makhkamov Triumphs in K22 Male Category

Uzbekistan's Saidikromhon Makhkamov secured the Asian title in the Intellectually Impaired Male K22 division, adding another medal to his country's tally at the championships.

Rasheed Alburayh Takes K30 Male Title

Rasheed Alburayh of Saudi Arabia won the Wheelchair User Male K30 category. He secured the gold medal after defeating Hama Gharib Muslim of Iraq in the final.

Nazgul Izmagambetova Earns K30 Female Gold

Kazakhstan's Nazgul Izmagambetova completed a successful day for her nation by winning the Wheelchair User Female K30 category and becoming the new Asian champion.

With the team kumite finalists now decided and the para karate champions crowned, the AKF Senior Championships continue to showcase the high level of karate across Asia. The final day will determine the remaining champions and conclude another memorable edition of the continental event.

2026 AKF Senior Championships

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