# Martial arts achievements in Mayotte and Akanda

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/martial-arts-achievements-in-mayotte-and-akanda
> Updated: 2026-11-10T07:56:13.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early November 2026, Moustakime Kennedy, a kick-boxing champion from Mayotte, prepared to compete in the ISKA amateur world championships in Aranjuez, Spain. Reports indicated that Kennedy faced financial difficulties, with his coach reportedly advancing 4,000 euros to cover travel costs.

Following the competition, Mayotte athletes contributed to the success of the French team at the ISKA AMA 2026 Kickboxing World Championships. Charifoudini Vita Madi, Djeyss Fanamana Nassur, and Haytham Saïd each won two world championship titles, while Moustakima Kennedy Tsifalira and Yoan Raffion earned bronze medals. The French delegation ranked among the top five nations.

Separately, in Akanda, Gabon, Mayor Michel Léandre Delbrah Ndassy honored several young karateka for winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the African Championships in Algeria.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Athletes from Akanda and Mayotte achieve martial arts success

Karate champions from Akanda, Gabon, were honored by local officials, while Mayotte athletes secured multiple world titles at the ISKA AMA 2026 Kickboxing World Championships in Spain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-from-akanda-and-mayotte-achieve-martial-arts-success

### 2026-11-02: Moustakime Kennedy to represent Mayotte at Kick-boxing World Championships

Mayotte kick-boxing champion Moustakime Kennedy will compete in the ISKA amateur world championships in Spain this November, despite facing significant travel funding challenges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moustakime-kennedy-to-represent-mayotte-at-kick-boxing-world-championships

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