05-05-2025
Tower Club champions, Ali Talib second in Muscat Academy karate
MUSCAT: Third Muscat Academy Open Karate Championship concluded at the Al Amal Sports Club Hall in Bausher on May 2.
The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Shaikh Salem bin Hamad al Mahrouqi, Chairman of the Oman Karate Committee and Member of the Shura Council representing the Wilayat of Adam. Also in attendance was Mohammed bin Hamdan al Badi, President of the Arab Open University, along with a large audience of attendees, parents and karate enthusiasts.
The championship witnessed the participation of over 200 male and female athletes representing 19 clubs, academies and centres from Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran. The competitors showcased their skills in a highly spirited environment through kata (imaginary combat) and kumite (free fighting) events, categorised by age groups and weight classes.
In General Championship results, Qatar's Tower Club emerged champions as Ali Talib Al Raisi Club of Oman claimed the runners-up trophy. Qatar's Al Fuhoud Sports Academy finished third while Muscat International Karate-do Academy took the fourth spot.
The closing ceremony was marked by a festive atmosphere, during which the guest of honour awarded medals to the winners and honoured the participating clubs, as well as the referees and organising committees. A commemorative shield was presented to the guest of honour by the Championship Director, Shihan Ali bin Mohammed al Raisi, who expressed his satisfaction with the technical and organisational level of the event.
Shihan Ali al Raisi said the championship was exceptional in terms of competitive intensity and diversity of participants. He said: 'We witnessed passionate matchups and a high technical level that reflects the development of karate in the region. I extend my deep thanks to His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Hamad al Mahrouqi for his generous patronage, to Mr Mohammed al Badi for his support and presence, and to everyone who contributed to the success of this championship – from organisers, referees, coaches, players, to parents. This success is the result of teamwork.'
Notable Individual Results:Girls' Kata – Age 10: Gold: Malak Ali al Badwani; Silver: Naiva Tanov; Bronze: Aisha al Hinai, Jude Mohammed Abdullah; Boys' Kata – Age 14: Gold: Mohammed Hassan al Tayyib; Silver: Aaron Rowe; Bronze: Nasser al Mazrouei, Al Ayyam Taj Mohammed al Balushi; Boys' Kumite – Age 12 under 40 kg: Gold: Abdulrahman Hilal al Abdali; Silver: Himank Kaushik; Bronze: Osama Mohammed al Siyabi, Suleiman Al Hilali; Boys' Kata – Age 15: Gold: Mohammed Hossam; Silver: Ghaith al Hashmi; Bronze: Issa Mohammed al Siyabi, Ritesh Sudarman; Boys' Kumite – Age 16–17 over 60 kg: Gold: Alawi Tariq Baomar; Silver: Elias Ali al Jazzar; Bronze: Mohammed al Yahyaei; Women's Kata – U30: Gold: Sarah Ali Babazadeh; Silver: Nandana Shachu; Bronze: Shaimaa Tariq Baomar, Najwa Suleiman al Adawi; Men's Kumite – Under 30: Gold: Ayoub Mohammed Ayoub Nezad; Silver: Saeed al Amri; Bronze: Ahmed Abdullah al Rahbi, Hossam Mohammed Zeiny
