Cairo, Egypt – December 1, 2025 — Karate Canada proudly recognizes the strong performances of our athletes at the 2025 World Karate Federation Championships, highlighted by a bronze medal from Natalie Olson and a 5th-place finish from Hana Furumoto-Deshaies.

Competing in the women’s -55kg kumite division, Hana Furumoto-Deshaies delivered her best-ever result at a World Championship, placing 5th after a series of determined and dynamic performances. This personal-best finish reflects Hana’s continued growth and marks a major milestone in her international career.

In Para Kata, veteran athlete Natalie Olson earned bronze, securing the sixth World Championship medal of her career. Natalie continues to demonstrate remarkable consistency and excellence, solidifying her status as one of Canada’s most decorated Para Karate athletes.

This photo was taken during the 2025 Karate World Championships on November 27th in Cairo – Egypt.

“These results reflect incredible perseverance, talent, and heart,” said Rodney Hobson, Karate Canada’s High Performance Director. “We are thrilled for Hana’s personal-best finish and extremely proud of Natalie’s continued success on the world stage. Their achievements inspire athletes across the country.”

Karate Canada extends its congratulations to the full roster of athletes who represented Canada with commitment, professionalism, and competitive spirit throughout the Championships:

Para Kata Team

• Natalie Olson – Bronze Medalist
• Florence Brodeur
• Benjamin Doig

Kumite Team

• Hana Furumoto-Deshaies (Women’s -55 kg) – 5th Place
• Yamina Lahyanssa (Women’s -50 kg)
• Karim Ebraheem (Men’s -67 kg)

A special thank you goes to all team coaches and support staff for their guidance, leadership, and commitment throughout the competition.

Karate Canada remains inspired by the passion and perseverance displayed by each member of Team Canada and looks forward to building on this momentum in the coming seasons.

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