The best Karate athletes in Africa are fighting for the continental titles this week as the 2021 UFAK Karate Championships begin in Cairo (Egypt)

Over 300 karatekas from 23 African countries have travelled to the capital of Egypt hoping to become the next kings and queens of Karate in the continent.

The competition starts on Friday, December 3 with the eliminations of all the Kata and Team Kata categories. The preliminary rounds of all the Senior Kumite divisions are also being held on Friday. The day concludes with the finals of the Cadet and Junior Kata categories.

Day 2 will see the eliminations of Cadet and Junior Kumite being held, as well as Senior Team Kumite and all the Para-Karate preliminary rounds. The opening ceremony and the finals of Cadet, Junior and Senior Team Kumite will wrap up the day.

The final day will be devoted to the finals of Senior categories as well as the title-deciding bouts in Para-Karate.

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