Oman Karate Championship Opens With 350 Competitors

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, October 17, 2026

The 16th Oman Karate Championship began with 350 athletes competing in kata and kumite events across various age groups, with numerous medals awarded on the opening day. The tournament, organized by the Oman Karate Committee and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, will conclude after the second day of competitions featuring additional categories.

The 16th Oman Karate Championship commenced on Friday, featuring 350 male and female athletes representing 20 clubs and karate centers. The two-day event, held under the organization of the Oman Karate Committee and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, includes kata and kumite competitions across multiple age groups.

The opening day focused on children’s and cadet categories, with several titles decided in both disciplines. Keith Allen Cayabyab secured the first gold medal for Emperor Academy in the boys’ 14–15 years kata Category A, narrowly defeating Ziad Mohammed of Samail Eagles Karate Club in the final. Abdul Wasay from Shito Ryu Oman Karate Do and Vukasin Stanojevic of Ali al Raisi Karate Club each earned bronze medals in the same category.

In the boys’ 14–15 years kata Category B, Mahmoud Osama of Emperor Academy emerged victorious over Muath Khalid Said of Samail Champions Karate Academy. Salim Mohammed of Samail Eagles Karate Club and Mazen Mohammed from Karate Champions Club took home bronze medals.

Among the girls’ 12–13 years kata competitors, Hoor al Hinai from Ittihad Performance won gold, defeating Malak al Abdani of Ali al Raisi Karate Club. Bronze medals went to Mays al Rasbi of Shotokan Karate Centre and Maryam Omar of Al Qudra Club. For the youngest age group, girls aged six to seven, Jood al Rasbi led Shotokan Karate Centre’s efforts by claiming gold in kata ahead of Anagha Mukul from Ali al Raisi Karate Club. Jana Basem Abdullah and Ayla Ishaq from Karate Champions Club completed the podium with bronze medals.

The under-25 kilogram kumite title for girls aged six to seven was claimed by Rose Mohammad Zadeh of Talent Club. Anagha Mukul earned silver, adding to her kata runner-up position, while fellow Shotokan Karate Centre athletes Jinna Mariya and Jood Khalifa al Rasbi each received bronze medals. Notably, Jood al Rasbi secured two medals during the opening day, winning gold in kata and bronze in kumite.

The championship will continue on Saturday with the remaining events and categories contested before concluding the two-day competition.

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