The OKF Senior Championships concluded with an outstanding performance by Australian athletes, who topped the final medal table with 25 medals, closely followed by New Zealand. Here are the results from the championships.

Female Team Kumite: Australia Takes Hard-Fought Triumph

Australia's Female Team Kumite squad outclassed New Zealand with a 2-1 victory. The team's coordination and teamwork were critical to their win, in one of the highlights of the event as the tournament served as a qualifying competition for the upcoming World Team Championships in Pamplona, Spain later this year.

Male Team Kata: New Zealand Dominates

The New Zealand Male Team Kata unit triumphed with a score of 23.00 to 22.10, narrowly beating the second New Zealand team, thus putting their way on the Road to Pamplona 2024.

Male Team Kumite: Australia Prevails

The Australian Male Team Kumite squad sealed their title with a decisive 3-0 victory over New Zealand. Australia's dominance was clear throughout the championships and win the right to participate in Pamplona 2024.

Female Kata: Holly Wigg of New Zealand Takes First Continental Crown

Holly Wigg delivered a masterclass in precision, securing the Female Kata title. She outscored Tara Boyd of Australia with a score of 23.60 to Boyd's 21.90.

Female Kumite -50 kg: Cindy Truong Wins Gold in First Senior Appearance

Cindy Truong triumphed in the -50 kg category, defeating Cecilia Tran of Australia in a close match, 7-5. Truong's speed and agility gave her the edge.

Female Kumite -55 kg: Ally Lourensz Defeats Favourite Georgie Lawrance

Ally Lourensz emerged victorious in the -55 kg category, beating Georgie Lawrence of Australia after topping her pool with two wins. It is the first title for Lourensz who claimed silver last year.

Female Kumite -61 kg: Iris Webb Reaches Top of Podium

Iris Webb excelled in the -61 kg kumite category, overcoming Jelena Kalajdjic of Australia after winning both her pool matches. Webb had won silver last year and inaugurated her triumphs in the senior division after taking the title in the U21 category.

Female Kumite -68 kg: Holly Wigg Takes Second Gold

Holly Wigg captured her second gold of the championships, defeating Juliet McLachlan of New Zealand in a close bout, 2-1 in the -68kg category thus becoming one of the tournament's stars.

Female Kumite 68+ kg: Hannah Sullivan Wins Third Title

Hannah Sullivan clinched the 68+ kg kumite title by beating Olivia Clifford of Australia in a hard-fought 4-3 victory. Sullivan's power and technique were on full display and earned her the third continental title.

Male Kata: Dylan Fisher Wins First Senior Crown

Dylan Fisher took the Male Kata title, narrowly beating Shaun Yuen of Australia. His precise movements earned him a score of 25.00, edging out Yuen's 24.70. The current U21 continental champion, Fisher claimed his first senior crown in Sydney.

Male Kumite -60 kg: Trevor Kan Improves Bronze Medal

Trevor Kan emerged victorious in the -60 kg kumite category, defeating Richard Basckin of Australia with a 3-1 score. Kan won the bronze medal last year and with this victory, he reached the top of the podium in senior divisions.

Male Kumite -67 kg: Rory Attridge Takes Second Gold

Rory Attridge dominated the -67 kg kumite pool, securing the title after two wins. His consistency and resilience were key to his success and to continue dominating the category after his victory last year.

Male Kumite -75 kg: Ben Harvey Wins First Title

Ben Harvey topped his pool with two wins, ultimately defeating Mitchell Durham of Australia to claim the -75 kg kumite title. Harvey was the current U21 continental champion.

Male Kumite -84 kg: Max Noble Wins Second Continental Crown

Max Noble delivered a commanding performance in the -84 kg kumite category, defeating Yonatan Freund of Australia 8-1. With this triumph, Noble recovers the continental crown that he won last in 2019.

Male Kumite 84+ kg: Daniel Tielen Completes Australia’s Impressive Run

Daniel Tielen secured the 84+ kg kumite title by beating Iwe Hmana of New Caledonia in a close 4-3 battle. Tielen was a two-time continental champion and defending titleholder.

Overall, the OKF Senior Championships in Sydney highlighted the strength and skill of the athletes, with Australia topping the medal table with 25 medals and New Zealand close behind.

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