Abdalla Abdelaziz retires at the age of 26!
Olympian and two-time World Champion athlete Abdalla Mamdouh Abdelaziz has officially announced his retirement at the age of 26.
Abdalla Mamdouh Abdelaziz, one of Egypt’s greatest karate champions in the men’s -75kg division has officially announced his retirement to close an extraordinary career that has reshaped Egypt’s presence on the world karate stage.
Born on the 29th of March 1999, Abdelaziz became a force in the world karate scene by rising rapidly through the international ranks. He is known for his tactical intelligence, speed and mental toughness which established him as a symbol of Egypt’s growing success in WKF. He made his international breakthrough in 2019, taking silver in the African games in Rabat alongside podium finishes at African and World U21 championships. His consistent success quickly marked him as a future world champion.
His defining moment arrived at the 2021 Senior World Championships in Dubai where he secured silver in the -75kg category, securing his spot as one of the world's elite fighters.This breakthrough was followed by more historic achievements:
Abdalla's achievements:
- Tokyo 2020 Olympian
2x World champion in 75kg (Budapest 2023 - Cairo 2026)
1x Team World Cup champion (Pamplona 2024)
3 times Grand Winner (2022, 2024, 2025)
The World Games 2022 champion
11 Karate One Premier League titles
6 Continental titles
Abdelaziz also won gold at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, USA, which is one of the most prestigious non-Olympic multi-sport events. He added further medals at the Mediterranean Games, African championships, and Karate One Premier Leagues, showcasing his amazing consistency across all levels of competition.
He leaves the -75kg category as the current World Number 1 and Number 1 in the all-time ranking for -75kg, ahead of former champions such as Luigi Busa and Rafael Aghayev. He steps away after winning his second world title in his home country in front of family and friends, leaving a legacy defined by discipline, resilience and excellence. His journey from a promising junior athlete to multiple time world champion stands as one of the greatest careers in Egyptian karate history.
As fans, teammates and rivals reflect on his remarkable achievements, Abdelaziz will be remembered not only for his medals, but for his commitment to the sport and the pride he brought to Egypt. The king of -75 steps away but leaves behind a big impact and will be a great champion forever.
Written by Niamh Junner