WKF Senior World Karate Championships: Italian Fijlkam squad ready for glory in Cairo
The stage is set for thrilling action in Cairo
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is gearing up for its Senior World Karate and Parakarate Championships in Cairo, taking place from 27 to 30 November. This high-profile event is set to feature 32 qualified athletes in 12 individual categories, with initial round-robin and subsequent prelims in a double phase format.
Meet the Azzurri: Italy’s Fijlkam national team
The prestigious Italian Fijlkam national team will be represented in all weight categories, thanks to their total passes earned. This powerhouse squad comprises formidable karatekas ready to make their mark on the competition.
Kata: D’Onofrio and Ghinami
The Italian Kata team will be spearheaded by Terryana D’Onofrio and Alessio Ghinami, masterful competitors looking to showcase their precision and grace in the ring.
Kumite: A powerhouse roster
- Erminia Perfect −50 kg
- Viola Lallo −55 kg
- Aurora Graziosi −61 kg
- Silvia Semeraro −68 kg
- Clio Ferracuti +68 kg
- Angelo Crescenzo −60 kg
- Luca Maresca −67 kg
- Daniele De Vivo −75 kg
- Michele Martina −84 kg
- Matteo Avanzini +84 kg
The technical delegation assembled for this championship is nothing short of stellar, led by National Technical Director Luca Valdesi and supported by coaches Colaiacomo, Talarico, Tocco, Torre, and Verrecchia. The refereeing squad consists of Giraldi, Notarianni, and Olivelli, while the President of the Karate sector is Davide Benetello.
Italian Parakarate team brings depth and diversity to the competition
The Italian Parakarate team will be representing their country on Saturday 29 November, featuring a talented roster comprising:
- Federica Yakymashko
- Claudia Polenta
- Daniele Alfonsi
- Mattia Allesina
- Patrick Buwalda
- Pietro Merlo
Tune in for the action
Fans worldwide can catch all the action live on the WKF YouTube channel. The prestigious final matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Max and RaiPlay.
For those tuning in on Sunday, technical commentary will be provided by Stefano Maniscalco, with Roberta Sodero and Fabrizio Tumbarello offering expert insights.
“All days will be broadcast live on the WKF YouTube channel. Sunday’s finals will instead be broadcast live on TV Sky Sport Max with technical commentary by Stefano Maniscalco, and on RaiPlay with commentary by Roberta Sodero and Fabrizio Tumbarello.”
FAQ: Your questions answered
Where can I watch this event live?
The WKF YouTube channel will broadcast all days of the competition. Final matches on Sunday will be live on Sky Sport Max and RaiPlay.
Who are the Italian representatives for Parakarate?
Federica Yakymashko, Claudia Polenta, Daniele Alfonsi, Mattia Allesina, Patrick Buwalda, and Pietro Merlo will represent Italy in Parakarate.
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