Palestinian national karate team athlete Maryam Bisharat has won the gold medal at the World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, held in the Polish city of Bielsko-Biała.
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Bisharat claimed the title after defeating her Spanish opponent 3–1 in the final, securing a place on the global podium and raising the Palestinian flag at one of the sport’s major international events, according to a statement from the Palestinian Karate Federation.
The statement said the achievement capped an impressive performance throughout the tournament. Bisharat reached the final in the kumite event in the under-66 kg category, demonstrating her strong presence and ability to compete against some of the world’s leading athletes.
The federation described the victory as another milestone in the Palestinian champion’s career, highlighting the ability of Palestinian sport to reach international podiums despite challenges and difficulties, through determination, hard work and perseverance.
It added that her gold medal underscores the importance of supporting Palestinian sporting talent and providing opportunities for international participation and competition, helping develop karate and strengthen Palestine’s presence at major championships.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, congratulated Bisharat on her gold medal in a post on his Facebook page. He described the victory as an honourable international achievement that reflects the determination of Palestinian champions and their ability to compete and reach international podiums. He added that it demonstrates the presence of Palestinian sport on the global stage despite the challenges.
Mohammed Al-Bakri, president of the Palestinian Karate Federation, also congratulated Bisharat on her achievement, praising the efforts that helped her reach the podium and raise the Palestinian flag, according to the federation’s official Facebook page.
Bisharat previously won gold at the 2024 World Karate Championships in Venice, Italy, in the junior kumite event in the over-61 kg category, after defeating Egypt’s Roaa Mohamed 2–0 in the final.
In the same year, she also won gold at the Asian Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships held in the Philippines, further establishing her position among the sport’s leading emerging talents.
The Palestinian athlete has also achieved notable results in the Karate 1-Youth League, including first place in La Coruña, Spain, in 2024, and a bronze medal in Poreč, Croatia, that same year. Her achievements also include gold medals in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2025, and in Manila, Philippines, and Poreč, Croatia, in 2026, according to the Palestinian Karate Federation.
Source: Al-Ghad.
