Belarusian Ivan Kudinov becomes U21 world champion in karate

Belarusian karate player Ivan Kudinov won gold at the world championship U21 in the Polish Bielsko-Bial. This was reported by the Ministry of Sport, writes...

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Published Oct 18, 2026

Belarusian Ivan Kudinov becomes U21 world champion in karate

Belarusian karate player Ivan Kudinov won gold at the world championship U21 in the Polish Bielsko-Bial. This was reported by the Ministry of Sport, writes sb.by.

Photo: Ministry of Sport Ivan Kudinov (left)

In the weight category over 84 kg Kudinov on the way to the final defeated rivals from Germany, Ukraine and Egypt, and in the semifinals was stronger than Dane Lucas Holberg.

In the decisive match, the Belarusian met with Alexander Davis from Luxembourg and won the gold medal of the U21 World Championship.

Source: СБ. Беларусь сегодня ↗

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