Athletes from Akanda and Mayotte achieve martial arts success

In Akanda, Gabon, Mayor Michel Léandre Delbrah Ndassy honored several young karateka for their recent continental achievements. Athletes Noé Makaya Ibouanga, Christy Parafine Ay uma Mpolo, Daryl Villineth Mboungah, and Honorine Yamale were recognized for winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the African Championships in Algeria. These athletes are members of the Shotokan World Karate association, led by Renshi Emmanuel Agaya.

In Spain, athletes from Mayotte contributed significantly to the French team's performance at the ISKA AMA 2026 Kickboxing World Championships in Aranjuez. Charifoudini Vita Madi, Djeyss Fanamana Nassur, and Haytham Saïd each secured two world championship titles, while Moustakima Kennedy Tsifalira and Yoan Raffion earned bronze medals. The French delegation finished in the top five among 40 participating nations.