Spanish karate makes history with 14 medals at the European Championship

 

The Minister of Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Milagros Tolón, welcomed the 14 medalists of the Campeonato de Europa of karate (cadet, junior and under-21). The institutional meeting celebrates the three golds, four silvers and seven bronzes achieved in February, reaffirming the leadership of Spain in grassroots sport.

 

The event, held at the headquarters of Ministerio, has had the participation of José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, Chairman of the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), And Antonio Moreno, President of the Real Federación Española de Kárate y Disciplinas AsociadasDuring the reception, it was emphasized that the results obtained are the "a reflection of the talent, commitment and perseverance of our young people"as well as the robust technical organization that supports the discipline in the country.

 

Competitive excellence and results breakdown

 

The Spanish delegation's performance at the continental event was notable for winning three gold medals, led by Paola García (kata under-21), Iván Martín (kata under-21) and Candela Peña (cadet kata). These individual successes were complemented by a solid performance in the team events, where Spain managed to position itself in the second and third places of the podium in various age and gender categories.

 

Category/Mode	Medalists	Result
Under-21 and Children's Kata	Paola García, Iván Martín, Candela Peña	Gold
Kata Teams and Junior Individual	Cadet/junior teams (M/F), U-21 (F), José Ángel León	Silver
Kata and Kumite (Various)	Hugo González, Rocío Castro, Noa López, Julia Just, Ariadna Chica, Óscar ArribasUnder-21 Team (M)	Bronze

 

Karate as a strategic axis of development

 

For the minister Milagros TolónSuccess in high-level competition is a direct consequence of a "It focuses on grassroots development and equal opportunities."The Minister of Sport emphasized that Spain has become an international benchmark, which encourages the government to continue strengthening public policies supporting the sports sector, considered a guarantee of success in both training and professional performance.

 

Looking to the immediate future, the Real Federación Española de Kárate y Disciplinas Asociadas It faces a demanding international calendar that will set the pace of the discipline in the coming months:

 

• European Para-Karate Championship: Focus on inclusion and technical excellence.
• World Team Championship: Consolidation of the national bloc within the global elite.
• Cadet, Junior and Under-21 World Championships: Revalidation of young talent on the world stage.

 

The day concluded with a technical exhibition by the award winners, demonstrating the level of preparation that places Spanish karate at the forefront of the international circuit.

 

Keys and frequently asked questions about the success of Spanish karate

 

How many medals did Spain win at the European Championship?

The national team achieved a total of 14 medals, distributed in 3 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze.

 

Who were the top performers in the individual category?

They stood out with gold medals Paola García e Iván Martín in kata under-21, and Candela Peña in cadet kata.

 

What are the Federation's next international challenges?

The immediate objectives include the European Para-Karate, World Team Championship and the World in cadet, junior and under-21 categories.