The 2025 Karate 1-Youth League kicked off in Guadalajara, Spain, with intense action and impressive performances. This is the second event of the year in the series and has drawn over 3,000 athletes from 80 countries. The first day saw the crowning of the U21 category winners across kata and kumite events. Here’s how the competition unfolded.

U21 Kata Female: Orsola D’Onofrio Claims Gold for Italy
Orsola D’Onofrio of Italy delivered a flawless performance to secure the gold medal in the U21 Female Kata category. She defeated Venezuela’s Daniela García with a score of 24.60 to 24.10.

U21 Kata Male: Ivan Martín Montenegro Triumphs at Home
Spain’s Ivan Martín Montenegro thrilled the home crowd with his victory in the U21 Male Kata final. He edged out Hungary’s Adam Bardos in a close battle, winning 24.90 to 24.70.

U21 Kumite Female -50 kg: Emma Colletti Wins for Italy
Italy’s Emma Colletti showed excellent technique and determination to defeat Spain’s Jebari Insaf Bentama-Serrroukh. She secured the gold with a 5-3 victory.

U21 Kumite Female -55 kg: Claudia López Cañadillas Triumphs
Spain’s Claudia López Cañadillas gave the home crowd another reason to cheer as she won the U21 -55 kg category. She overcame Singapore’s Marissa Hafezan to take the title.

U21 Kumite Female -61 kg: Amel Bougrine Dominates
Belgium’s Amel Bougrine displayed superior skill in the U21 -61 kg category, defeating Germany’s Douaa Rabhi with a commanding 6-2 win.

U21 Kumite Female -68 kg: Anna Pia Desiderio Edges Out Victory
Italy’s Anna Pia Desiderio had a tight match against England’s Rebecca Marshall. A single-point difference gave her the victory with a 2-1 scoreline.

U21 Kumite Female 68+ kg: Yuliia Krot Takes Gold for Ukraine
Yuliia Krot of Ukraine secured the top spot in the U21 68+ kg category, defeating Ireland’s Zoe McDermott 2-0 in a controlled performance.

U21 Kumite Male -60 kg: Enzo Falco Wins All-French Final
France’s Enzo Falco took home the gold in the U21 -60 kg category. He narrowly defeated fellow Frenchman Ángel Francisco Picazo Luque in a tense 2-1 match.

U21 Kumite Male -67 kg: Raffaele Astarita Holds Off Yanovskyi
Italy’s Raffaele Astarita clinched victory in the U21 -67 kg division after a close match against Ukraine’s Davyd Yanovskyi, winning 2-1.

U21 Kumite Male -75 kg: Mario Iannuzzi Dominates
Mario Iannuzzi of Italy put on a dominant display in the U21 -75 kg final, shutting out Spain’s Zsamoran Shotte Cabello with a decisive 4-0 win.

U21 Kumite Male -84 kg: José Miranda Secures Gold for Portugal
Portugal’s José Miranda claimed victory in the U21 -84 kg final, defeating Austria’s Mykyta Hrihorashchenko with a 2-0 scoreline.

U21 Kumite Male 84+ kg: Federico Supino Edges Out Close Victory
Italy’s Federico Supino finished the day with a hard-fought win in the U21 84+ kg category. He overcame Spain’s Samuel Hurtado Cañizo in a close 3-2 contest.

The first day of competition in Guadalajara showcased emerging talents from around the world, with Italy, Spain, and other nations making a strong start. More action is set to follow as the tournament continues.

2025 KARATE 1-YOUTH LEAGUE GUADALAJARA

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