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Maryam Bsharat Wins Gold At World Karate Championships In Poland, Defeats Noa Lopez Gonzalez 3-1
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Defeated Spain’s Noa Lopez Gonzalez 3-1 to win World Karate Championship gold in Poland. Palestinian Maryam Bisharat won Under-21 World Championship gold in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
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Second World Title
Palestinian karate champion Maryam Bsharat won gold at the World Karate Championships in Poland after defeating Spain’s Noa Lopez Gonzalez 3-1. Bsharat, who is ranked world number one in the Junior Women’s under-66kg category, secured her second world title at the event. The Palestinian Karate Federation said Mariam Bisharat topped its world championship statement on Saturday with a gold medal in the Under-21 World Championships for Juniors and Cadets held in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
The federation said the crown came after the Palestinian athlete defeated her Spanish opponent 3–1 in the final. The Palestinian Karate Federation also said the achievement crowned a distinguished career Bisharat has shown throughout the championship, after she reached the final in the under-66 kg kumite competition.
Final, Rankings, and Praise
Maryam Bisharat reached the final after defeating her Japanese opponent, and she then won the gold medal in the under 66 kg weight category by beating Noa Lopez Gonzalez 3-1. The Palestinian national karate team player Maryam Bisharat won the gold medal at the World Youth, Junior and Under 21 Championship held in Bilgoraj, Poland, according to رؤيا الإخباري. Jibril Rajoub praised Bisharat on Facebook for her gold medal, describing her victory as a globally honorable achievement that embodies the will of our champions.
Muhammad al-Bakri also congratulated Bisharat on her achievement, commending the efforts that helped reach the podium and raise the Palestinian flag high, according to the Palestinian Karate Federation’s official Facebook page. The Palestinian Karate Federation described the gold medal as a new milestone in the career of the Palestinian champion, saying it reflected the importance of supporting Palestinian sporting talents and providing opportunities for participation and international exposure.
Building a Record
The Palestinian Karate Federation said Bisharat previously won gold at the World Karate Championships held in Venice, Italy, in 2024, in the juniors kumite under-61 kg final after defeating Egyptian Ruae Mohammed 2-0. The federation said Bisharat also won gold at the Asia Junior and Under-21 Championships held in the Philippines in the same year. The Palestinian Karate Federation said Bisharat achieved notable results in the World Karate League for youth, including first place in La Coruña, Spain, in 2024, bronze in Poreč, Croatia in the same year, and golds in Monterrey, Mexico in 2025.
The federation said Bisharat added golds in Manila, Philippines and Poreč, Croatia in 2026, placing her among the world’s top rising talents. The Palestinian Karate Federation said the achievement underscored the ability of Palestinian sports to reach global podiums despite challenges, thanks to will, work, and determination to achieve success.