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Palestinian karateka Meryem Bisharat wins world title in the 66 kg division
Palestinian karateka Meryem Bisharat won the gold medal in the under-66 kg kumite category at the World Youth, Junior and U21 Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. Bisharat defeated her Spanish opponent 3-1 in the final to secure a world title for Palestine.
Palestinian karateka Meryem Bisharat won the gold medal at the World Youth, Junior and U21 Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
Competing in the under-66 kg kumite category, Bisharat defeated her Spanish opponent 3-1 in the final. The Palestinian karateka, who advanced to the final after competing against athletes from different countries, finished the tournament as world champion.
A proud victory for Palestinian sport
The Palestine Karate Federation described Bisharat's success as a demonstration of Palestinian sport's determination to compete on international podiums despite difficulties and obstacles.
The federation said the victory once again highlighted the importance of supporting Palestinian sporting talent and enabling these athletes to gain experience on the international stage.
Jibril al-Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Higher Council for Youth and Sports, also congratulated Bisharat in a post on his social media account. Al-Rajoub described the achievement as a proud global success symbolizing the determination shown by Palestinian athletes despite all difficulties.
Mohammed al-Bakri, president of the Palestine Karate Federation, congratulated Bisharat in a message and thanked everyone who contributed to the achievement.
Bisharat's international medal record
Bisharat reached the final in the over-61 kg kumite category at the World Championships held in Venice, Italy, in 2024. The Palestinian athlete won the gold medal after defeating her Egyptian opponent, Rua Mohammed, 2-0 in the final.
Bisharat also won the title at the Asian Youth, Junior and U21 Karate Championships held in the Philippines that same year, and achieved successful results in the Junior Karate World League.
In 2024, Bisharat finished first at the league round in A Coruña, Spain, and third at the round in Poreč, Croatia. The young athlete won gold medals at the league rounds held in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2025 and in Manila, the Philippines, and Poreč, Croatia, in 2026.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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