Amman: Qatar’s Abdulrahman Moustafa claimed the gold medal in the men’s U21 under-60kg kumite event at the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, currently underway in Amman, Jordan.Moustafa produced a strong run through the competition to secure Qatar’s first gold medal of the championships.After receiving a bye into the quarterfinals, he defeated Chinese Taipei’s Shih Po-Yun 11–3 before overcoming Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Al-Masiri 11–7 in the semifinals.In the final, Moustafa defeated India’s Viraj Saini 4–1 to claim the Asian title and gold medal.His victory took Qatar’s medal tally at the championships to two, following Hassan Mansour’s silver medal in the junior over-76kg category on Wednesday.Qatar are represented at the championships by Moustafa in the U21 under-60kg category and Mansour in the junior over-76kg category. The delegation is headed by Rashid Al-Hajri, Assistant Secretary-General of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation.The championships feature kata and kumite competitions across the cadet, junior and U21 categories, with more than 350 male and female athletes from 30 Asian countries taking part.The 24th edition of the continental championships concludes in Amman on Friday. 

Amman, September 9 (QNA) – Qatar’s Hassan Mansour won the silver medal in the junior men’s +76kg division at the 24th Asian Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and Under-21 athletes, currently being held in Amman, Jordan, through September 11.Mansour secured his place on the podium after a series of challenging bouts against strong Asian competitors. He delivered a confident performance that demonstrated his technical ability, physical strength and competitive readiness, eventually finishing second after a determined campaign marked by focus and fighting spirit.President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation (QTJKF) Eid Ali Al Meraikhi praised Mansour’s achievement, saying the silver medal reflects the hard work of the athlete and the federation’s technical and administrative teams, as well as the steady progress of Qatari karate.Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Meraikhi dedicated the achievement to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), in recognition of his strong and continued support for sport.Al Meraikhi also praised Mansour’s outstanding performance throughout the championship, stressing that the continental medal will provide an important boost to the athlete and his national-team teammates as they continue to develop their performances.He added that the result reflects the progress of Qatari karate and the federation’s continued efforts to develop athletes and prepare them for major continental and international competitions.Al Meraikhi said the federation hopes to build on this positive momentum during the remainder of the championship, with competition still underway.He also highlighted the upcoming participation of Abdulrahman Mustafa, who will compete Thursday in the Under-21 men’s -60kg division, expressing hope that he will deliver a strong performance and further demonstrate the progress of Qatari karate.Qatar is represented at the championship by Mansour in the junior men’s +76kg division and Mustafa in the Under-21 men’s -60kg division. The Qatari delegation is headed by QTJKF Assistant Secretary-General Rashid Al Hajri. Mustafa will begin his campaign Thursday, with Qatar hoping to add another medal to its tally.The 24th Asian Karate Championships feature kata and kumite competitions across the cadet, junior and Under-21 categories, bringing together athletes from across Asia in one of the continent’s leading age-group karate events.The four-day championship features 338 athletes from 30 countries, competing at Arena Hall in Al Hussein Youth City.

Doha: Team Qatar karate athletes won five medals today — one gold, three silver, and one bronze — at the 4th GCC Games currently taking place in Doha and concluding tomorrow, Friday.Team Qatar’s gold medal was secured by Yaman Ashraf in the under-67kg category after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Saad Al Saif 10-9 in the final, while the Saudi athlete claimed silver. The bronze medals went to the UAE’s Rashid Al Suraidi and Kuwait’s Mohammed Al Otaibi.In the under-60kg category, Team Qatar athlete Mustafa Abdulrahman won the silver medal, while Kuwait’s Ali Al Ajmi claimed gold. The bronze medals were awarded to Saudi Arabia’s Ali Al Aryani and the UAE’s Ibrahim Bakhit.In the under-84kg category, Team Qatar athlete Abdullah Rashid secured silver, while Saudi Arabia’s Ahmed Al Malki won gold. The bronze medals went to the UAE’s Ali Al Ali and Kuwait’s Mohammed Hassan.In the over-84kg category, Team Qatar athlete Khalid Samir won silver, while Saudi Arabia’s Anas Al Zahrani secured gold. The bronze medals were claimed by the UAE’s Saif Al Qaidi and Kuwait’s Mohammed Al Majadi.Finally, in the under-75kg category, Team Qatar athlete Youssef Riyadh secured bronze, alongside the UAE’s Ali Youssef, while Kuwait’s Omar Al Janai won gold and Saudi Arabia’s Ali Mejari claimed silver.Following the conclusion of the competitions, the medal ceremony was attended by Eid Ali Al Marikhi, President of the Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation, Rashid Al Hajri, Assistant Secretary-General of the Federation, Abdullah Shaaban, Head of the Kuwaiti Delegation, Abdulilah Al Shaya, Secretary-General of the Saudi Karate Federation, and Turki Al Bukhari, Board Member of the Saudi Federation.

DOHA – The Qatar Taekwondo, Judo and Karate Federation (QTJKF) convened its Ordinary General Assembly on Monday, chaired by Mr. Eid Ali Al-Meraikhi, with the attendance of Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al-Misnad, Secretary General, members of the federation, and a representative of the Qatar Olympic Committee, at its headquarters in Al Dafna.The assembly approved the minutes of the previous meeting and ratified the financial and technical reports. Discussions also focused on upcoming commitments and major sporting events on the federation’s calendar.Mr. Al-Meraikhi commended the members’ administrative and organizational efforts, emphasizing the federation’s steady progress in advancing athletes’ technical and performance standards. He also announced the appointment of a distinguished international karate coach, who will officially begin his role on 13 April, reinforcing the federation’s commitment to excellence at both continental and global levels.