UNAPEC and APEC win karate kata titles at 2026 University Games

UNAPEC and APEC universities emerged as champions in the kata karate modality at the 2026 University Sports Games. UNAPEC secured first place in the women's category, while APEC took the gold in the men's category.

In the women's division, Perla Peralta (UNAPEC) won gold, Monserrat Salazar (PUCMM) took silver, and the bronze was shared by Johanliz Corneille (APEC) and Yagreisy Medrano (UTESA). In the men's division, Lizardo Germán (APEC) earned gold, Fernando Hernández (PUCMM) took silver, and the bronze was shared by Edward Vásquez (O&M) and Poncio Landrón (UCNE).

The event was organized by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MIDEREC) and the Dominican Association of University Rectors. The 2026 games feature more than 2,300 athletes representing 23 higher education institutions across 16 different disciplines.