GKF embraces Children National  Karate Championship

The highly-contested featured Kata and Kumite.
Mate Kata: 7-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 years.
Male Kumite: 12-14, 15-17 years.
Female Kata: 7-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-17 years
Female Kumite: 13-15, 16-17 years.
According to the organizers,  the championship  focused on youth karate development for many years, junior karate has often been overshadowed by senior competitions.

The championship was designed to provide a platform and visibility for young athletes,  aged 7-17 years.

They organised to reinforce the federation's commitment to equity and inclusion in sports.
The competition represented a significant step in the federation's grassroots development agenda.

 The championship served as an investment in the future of karate in The Gambia.

Male Kata Category 7 to 9 years

1. Sheikh Tijan Nyang from Dragon 2 (Gold)
2. Ali Jobe from Black Eagle of Farafenni (Silver)
3. Abubacarr Manneh – Waza United (Bronze)

Male Kata Category 10 to 12 years 

1. Bayde Ndiaye – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Gold)
2. Babacarr Thiam – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Silver)
3. Marcell Baraya – Waza United (Bronze)

Male Kata Category 13 to 14 years

1.Mamudou Camara – Scorpion (Gold)

2.Famara Saidykhan Black Eagle (Silver)

3.Alpha Barry – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Bronze)

Male Kata Category 15 to 17 years 

1. Alieu Conteh – Waza United (Gold)
2. Alpha Omar Sowe – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Silver)
3. Babucarr Camara – scorpion (Bronze)

Male Kumite Category 12 to 14 years 

1. Ebrima Janteh – Scorpion (Gold)
2. Bayde Ndiaye – Black Eagle (Silver)
3. Alasana Ceesay – Scorpion (Bronze)

Male Kumite 15 to17 years 

1. Modou Lamin Ceesay – Darajie Family Karate (Gold)
2. Alieu Conteh – Waza United (Silver)
3. Ebrima Bojang – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Bronze)

Female Kata Category 7 to 9 years

1. Kanni Manneh – Waza United (Gold)
2. Awa Nyang – Dragon 2 (Silver)
3. Kaddijatou Sowe – Black Eagle of Farafenni (Bronze)

Female Kata Category 10 to 12 years

1. Ramatoulie Bah – Waza United (Gold)
2. Oumie Camara – Scorpion (Silver)
3. Kumba Gaye - Black Eagle of Farafenni (Bronze)

Female Kata Category 13 to14 years

1. Fatou Jobe – Waza United (Gold)
2. Njemmeh Manneh – Waza United (Silver)
3. Mariama Senghore – Scorpion (Bronze)

Female Kata Category 15-17 years

1. Awa Manneh - Waza United (Gold)
2. Aisha Bah – Scorpion (Silver)
3. Sira Baldeh – Scorpion (Bronze)

Female Kata Kumite Category 13 to 15 years

1. Fatou Jarju – Scorpion (Gold)
2. Fatou Jobe – Waza United (Silver)
3. Fatima Nyang – Dragon 2 (Bronze)