Hey fight fans! 🥋 This past Sunday in Cairo, Egypt, the Chinese mainland’s Gong Li gave us all the adrenaline rush we needed at the WKF World Championships. Competing in the women’s 61kg division, she battled through three top-ranked opponents to reach the final and secure a silver medal 🥈.
The championships featured over 380 athletes from 88 countries and regions, making every match a high-stakes showdown. Gong Li jumped to a quick 2-0 lead against Iran’s Atousa Golshadnejad, but Golshadnejad fought back with back-to-back points, finishing 4-2 to claim gold.
Despite coming up just short in the title match, Gong Li’s performance this year and her Hangzhou Asian Games gold cement her status as a karate powerhouse. Wafa Mahjoub (Tunisia) and Assel Kanay (Kazakhstan) rounded out the podium with bronze medals.
For young athletes and fans tuning in from South and Southeast Asia, Gong Li’s journey is a reminder that resilience and smart strategy can turn the tide in any bout. Keep your eyes on her next moves: 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for karate! 💪🌟
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China's Gong Li takes women's 61kg silver at WKF World Championships
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