Qatar’s Moustafa wins Asian karate gold; Mansour takes silver

By the Editorial Team · Friday, September 11, 2026

Qatari karateka Abdulrahman Moustafa won the gold medal in the under-21 under-60kg category at the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior, and Under-21 Karate Championship in Amman, Jordan. The event, featuring over 350 athletes from 30 countries, is a major platform for emerging talent in Asia's karate scene.

Qatar’s Abdulrahman Moustafa claimed the gold medal in the under-21 under-60kg division at the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior and Under-21 Karate Championship held in Amman, Jordan. The tournament, which wraps up on Friday, brought together over 350 male and female athletes representing 30 countries from across Asia.

Moustafa advanced through the competition with strong performances, beginning with a bye that placed him directly into the quarter-finals. There, he defeated Shih Po-Yun of Chinese Taipei with a score of 11-3. He then secured a spot in the final by overcoming Saudi Arabia’s Sultan al-Masiri 11-7 in the semi-finals. In the final bout, Moustafa edged out India’s Viraj Saini 4-1 to take the gold.

Qatar’s Hassan Mansour also distinguished himself at the championship, earning a silver medal in the youth over-76kg category. The event features both kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) competitions and is recognized as one of Asia’s premier age-group karate championships.

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