Karate World Championships held in Bielsko-Biała, Poland

The Cadet, Junior, and U21 Karate World Championships are taking place in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, from October 14 to 18. The event features a record participation of over 2,000 competitors from 114 countries.

Luxembourg has sent a delegation of 18 athletes, consisting of twelve women and six men, aiming to return to the podium after two editions without medals. Notable competitors include Alexander Davies, the world number one in the U21 +84 kg category, and Jordan Sibille, who is competing in the -75 kg category.

Senegal is represented by nine athletes, including eight kumite fighters and one kata specialist. The Senegalese squad includes several African champions, such as Amadou Cissé, Mouhamadou Moustapha Gaye, and Serigne Mbacké Seck. Seck, a former junior world bronze medalist, is competing in the U21 -84 kg category. Ismaila Barry will represent the nation in the U21 individual kata discipline.