Azzuries break records!
Italy finishes at the top of the medal table at Euro Karate 2026, achieving its best performance since 1993.
The Italian national karate team has officially entered the history books, delivering a masterclass at the most recent European Seniors Karate Championships. In a performance that will be studied for years to come, the Azzurri secured a staggering seven gold medals, marking their most successful continental campaign since 1993.
This record-breaking haul in 2026 surpasses the nation’s previous high-water mark of six golds set in 2011, firmly establishing Italy as the undisputed powerhouse of the Mediterranean.
The squad’s dominance was not merely limited to the top of the podium; the collective effort resulted in a comprehensive medal sweep that left rival nations trailing.
Medallists of Italy
- Gold
- Terryana D'onofrio - Female Kata
- Luca Maresca - Male Kumite -67kg
- Clio Ferracuti - Female Kumite +68kg
- Matteo Avanzini - Male Kumite +84kg
- Male Team Kata
- Female Team Kata
- Male Team Kumite - Silver
- Alessio Ghinami - Male Kata - Bronze
- Erminia Perfetto - Female Kumite -50kg
Photo: Kjetil Weber for Karate Insights
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