Emotions, performances, exploits, happiness, sorrows, farewells... They impressed us, they excited us, they enchanted us, our Karate champions. The tears of Kenji Grillon, the Yoko of Steven Da Costa, the farewells of Sandra Sanchez Jaime, the freshness of Yorgelis Salazar or Babacar Seck, the smile of Lev Horuna, 3 years old, at Matosinhos, the victories of Badawy or Terliuga… We just loved them. Action !

By Ludovic Mauchien

Photos: karatepix / FFK / Karate-K Officiel

After three victories in three fights, Rafael Aghayev «the panther» fought for the interim welterweight belt against Raymond Daniels.
Winner by the uninanimous decision of the referees, Aghayev used a very simple game plan against Daniels. In the round 1, Rafael Aghayev cut the distance and used his back fist to hit Daniels. Kicks specialist, Daniels didn't find the solution to hit with succes Aghayev. In the 2^nd round, Aghayev grabbed the leg of Daniels, Aghayev put him on ground and punched him.
In the last three rounds, Aghayev was tactical and managed his fight.
With this win, Aghayev remains undefeated. (4-0)

Uekusa, Someya, Almasatfa, Aljafari… became Asian champions yesterday in Tashklent (Uzb) and allow their countries to dominate the Seniors competition. Japan (8, 2, 3), Jordan (4, 1, 2) dominates Kazakhstan, 3^rd (2, 4, 2) during this 18th edition. Iran, which won the male team Kumite, ranked 4th. All the results.

By Ludovic Mauchien

Photo: AKF

More than 700 athletes from 28 countries are meeting from today in Tashkent (Uzb.) to compete in the Asian Championships (cadets to seniors) until December 20. All the informations.

By Ludovic Mauchien

Photo : AKF