Mariam Bisharat wins U21 Karate World Championship gold

Palestinian karateka Mariam Bisharat has secured the gold medal at the U21 World Karate Championships held in Bielska-Biała, Poland. Competing in the kumite category for the under 66 kg weight class, Bisharat defeated Spain’s Noa Lopez Gonzalez with a score of 3–1 in the final.

Bisharat reached the final after defeating a Japanese opponent during the tournament. This victory marks a significant milestone in her career, as she currently holds the top world ranking in the WKF junior category for her weight class. This achievement follows her previous success at the 2024 World Championships in Venice, Italy, and her gold medal at the Asian Junior and Youth Championships in the Philippines.

The Palestinian Karate Federation and official sports representatives praised the achievement, noting that it demonstrates the ability of Palestinian athletes to compete at the highest international levels despite significant challenges.