Karate Canada is proud to announce the athletes, coaches, and support staff who will represent Canada at the 2025 World Karate Federation Championships in Cairo, Egypt. These outstanding athletes have earned their place among the world’s best and will compete with determination and pride from November 27-30.
The Karate World Championships Competition System features two main stages: the Group Phase, where athletes compete in a round-robin format, facing multiple opponents within their groups. The winners and runners-up from each group will move on to the next stage.
During the Elimination Phase, advancing athletes enter a single-bout knockout bracket with no repechage. This phase includes the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals.
Team Canada Athlete Roster
Kata
- Claudia Laos-Loo (Women’s Kata)
- Natalie Olson (Para Kata)
- Florence Brodeur (Para Kata)
- Benjamin Doig (Para Kata)
Kumite
- Yamina Lahyanssa (Women’s -50 kg)
- Hana Furumoto-Deshaies (Women’s -55 kg)
- Karim Ebraheem (Men’s -67 kg)
National Team Coaches
Rodney Hobson
Pam Ross
Yevhen Motovylin
Heather Fidyk
Team Support Staff
Craig Vokey – Board Chair
Kyra Lindsay-Ng – Therapist
Referee
Trevor Walmsley
Watch Live
Fans around the world can follow all the action live on the WKF YouTube channel, with full streaming coverage (restrictions may apply to the final day due to television rights).
Join us in wishing Team Canada the very best as they take on the world in Cairo!
Media Contact:
Colleen Coderre
Karate Canada
communications@karatecanada.org