The Malta Karate Federation was represented by 38 athletes, aged between 6 and 17 years,  in the Cojinkai Karate Open Championships which were held last month in Penrith, England.    

Over 400 athletes from England, Malta, Scotland and Wales participated in both Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) where the Maltese selection landed 11 gold, 10 silver and 20 bronze medals. 

National Coaches Joe Tanti, Josef Antonelli, Joseph Mizzi and Tyler Tanti, who are also accredited by the World Karate Federation, accompanied the athletes. 

“This is an exceptional result with an impressive number of gold medals won in this tournament,” Sensei Jesmond Schembri, technical director of Malta Karate Federation, said. 

“Our vision is to keep building up our promising athletes by providing the highest technical level in Karate training for both Kata and Kumite. This whilst collaborating together with our technical staff and coaches to better support our athletes. 

“Moreover, the results are especially encouraging in the light of the current negotiations taking place to include Karate as part of the GSSE Games in 2023.

“We would like to thank Sportmalta and MOC for their constant support.”

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