KARATE1 SERIES A MONTREAL : 2 CANADIANS IN THE FINAL ROUNDS
Great first day at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex today, where 315 athletes took part in the World Karate Federation Karate1 Series A event! 22 Canadian athletes hit the mats today and 2 of them moved to the finals, which will be held Sunday.
Daniel Gaysinsky (ON), won his first and second matches, respectively 9-0 and 3-0. He then beat Brian Irr (USA), 10th in the world, and Italian Simone Marino qualifying for the gold medal finals.
Haya Jumaa (ON), kumite -61kg, won her first 3 matches before losing in semi-finals to her rival and current world champion Jovana Prekovic (SRB). Haya, ranked 6th in the world, will therefore move to the bronze medal finals.
For complete results, visit the Sportdata event page. The action starts again tomorrow at 8am (tickets).
Photo: Jean-Philippe Béland