The second day of the 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Cancún showcased the best junior talent from around the world. This tournament, the fourth event in this year’s youth series, saw intense competition as junior athletes clashed for top honours in Kata and Kumite.

Maï-Linh Bui Dominates Junior Kata Female

France’s Maï-Linh Bui emerged victorious in the Junior Kata Female category. She edged out Portugal’s Rita Marques with a final score of 24.10 to 23.00, demonstrating precision and grace in her performance.

Luigi Di Rubba Triumphs in Junior Kata Male

Italy’s Luigi Di Rubba claimed the top spot in the Junior Kata Male category, narrowly defeating Ecuador’s Marco Narvaez. Di Rubba’s execution earned him a score of 24.60, while Narvaez followed closely with 24.30.

Aida Trstenjak Wins Junior Kumite Female -48 kg

In the Junior Kumite Female -48 kg category, Croatia’s Aida Trstenjak secured a solid 2-0 victory over Germany’s Emily-Chiara Drehmann.

Brielyn McCammon Takes Junior Kumite Female -53 kg

The Junior Kumite Female -53 kg title went to Brielyn McCammon from the United States. McCammon displayed excellent control and strategy to defeat Poland’s Anna Chlebowska 2-0.

Ili Hellen Tops Junior Kumite Female -59 kg

Germany’s Ili Hellen captured the Junior Kumite Female -59 kg title with a decisive 2-0 win against Austria’s Ceylin Cetin.

Alexandra Zeumerova Secures Junior Kumite Female -66 kg

Slovakia’s Alexandra Zeumerova delivered a commanding performance in the Junior Kumite Female -66 kg category, defeating Denmark’s Astamaja Bath 3-0

Autumn Fry Wins Junior Kumite Female 66+ kg

England’s Autumn Fry claimed victory in the Junior Kumite Female 66+ kg division, edging Tunisia’s Meriame Ettaleb 3-2 in a closely contested bout.

Daniel Alejandro Cruz Clinches Junior Kumite Male -55 kg

Mexico’s Daniel Alejandro Cruz delighted the home crowd with a 1-0 victory over Chile’s Cristobal Hermosilla in the Junior Kumite Male -55 kg category.

Mateo Nacu Takes Junior Kumite Male -61 kg

In the Junior Kumite Male -61 kg category, Mateo Nacu of the United States bested his compatriot Zack Lopez with a 2-0 win.

Luis Corao Prevails in Junior Kumite Male -68 kg

The Junior Kumite Male -68 kg final saw another American victory as Luis Corao defeated Germany’s Ben Heller 5-3.

Sven Strahija Dominates Junior Kumite Male -76 kg

Croatia’s Sven Strahija delivered the most decisive victory of the day, overwhelming Landen Wood of the United States with an 8-0 win in the Junior Kumite Male -76 kg category.

Nikola Gondi Wins Junior Kumite Male 76+ kg

Croatia’s Nikola Gondi closed out the day’s events with a narrow 1-0 win over Austria’s Armin Selimovic in the Junior Kumite Male 76+ kg category.

The second day of the Karate 1-Youth League in Cancún was a display of skill, determination, and the promising future of the sport. As the tournament progresses, these young athletes continue to demonstrate the strength of Karate at young ages and the popularity of the sport among up-and-coming athletes.

2024 KARATE 1-YOUTH LEAGUE CANCUN