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Outstanding Participation of African Countries (UFAK) at the 2025 World Karate Championships – Individual Events in Egypt
Under the active leadership of Mr. Souleymane Gaye, President of UFAK, Africa was brilliantly represented at the 2025 World Karate Championships – Individual Events held in Cairo, Egypt.
Strong Continental Involvement
A total of 16 African countries, all members of UFAK, took part in this prestigious global competition. With 62 athletes (32 male and 30 female participants), this strong turnout reflects the growing commitment of national federations to the development of high-level karate across the continent.
The largest delegations included:
- Egypt: 12 athletes (6 male / 6 female)
- Algeria: 11 athletes (5 male / 6 female)
- Morocco: 8 athletes (5 male / 3 female)
- Nigeria: 5 athletes
- Tunisia: 5 athletes
African Medal Tally
African nations collected a total of 6 medals, confirming their competitive presence on the global stage:
- Egypt: 3 gold medals, 1 bronze medal
- Morocco: 1 silver medal
- Algeria: 1 bronze medal
- Tunisia: 1 bronze medal
Looking Ahead
This remarkable participation and medal haul reflect the positive momentum karate is gaining across Africa under the guidance of UFAK. President Souleymane Gaye’s strategic vision and leadership continue to reinforce UFAK’s presence on the international scene, supporting athletes and federations through development programs, training, and competition opportunities. The future of African karate is promising, with strong foundations being laid for continued excellence on the world stage.
Programme of the World Karate Championships – Individual Events in Egypt