In a jaw-dropping moment at the 2025 Chengdu World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in the Chinese mainland, Lau Mo Sheung of China’s Hong Kong secured the women’s kata gold in karate with a flawless 45.3-point routine. This win delivered her delegation’s first title in Chengdu, their second in World Games history, and their first-ever gold in a women’s event. 🥇
Facing off against Japan’s Maho Ono and Spain’s Paola Garcia Lozano, Lau showcased her signature precision and power. "This gold medal was a promise to my grandmother, who passed away two weeks ago," the 33-year-old champ said. "This world title makes it real—I am a world champion now." 💖
The action didn’t stop there. In the men’s kata final, Japan’s Kakeru Nishiyama claimed gold ahead of the United States’ Ariel Torres Gutierrez and Italy’s Alessio Ghinami. ⚔️
Drama unfolded in the women’s kumite -55kg semifinals when the Chinese mainland’s Wei Yuchun saw a 9-1 lead vanish after a successful protest by Ukraine’s Anzhelika Terliuga. Restarting at 1-0, Wei fought hard but finished fourth. Germany’s Mia Bitsch went on to take gold, with Terliuga settling for silver and Chile’s Valentina Toro Meneses earning bronze. "I’ve never experienced having all nine points stripped," Wei reflected, "but outscoring my idol shows I belong here." 👏
Other standout moments included Iran’s Sara Bahmanyar upsetting World No. 1 Moldir Zhangbyrbay of Kazakhstan for the women’s kumite -50kg gold, and Turkey’s Eray Samdan and Morocco’s Said Oubaya topping the men’s kumite -60kg and -67kg divisions respectively. 🌍🥋
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Lau Mo Sheung wins historic gold for China's Hong Kong at World Games
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