Karate Kids from various schools and clubs stole the show at the impressive 10th (2025) Japanese Ambassador’s Championships in Accra, Ghana.
The children were the majority of participants at this year’s 10th Japanese Ambassador’s Championships which was categorised by age and weight over the weekend at the Aviation Social Centre.
Kendo and Judo were other Japanese arts that took place on Saturday March 15th while Karate Do was held on Sunday March 16th with about 150 participants displaying their skills in Kata and Kumeti.
The exciting Karate Do competition featured many kids between the ages of 6 and 14 years who performed with passion to the admiration of guests.
Mr. Nathaniel Johnson, President of Ghana Karate expressed his satisfaction and joy in seeing so many children and was convinced that there is a great future for the sport in Ghana.
“I am very happy to see more children, I think there is an improvement in participated and I thank the Japan Embassy and all the sponsors as well as the officials and media who sacrifice a lot to be withus” he said
According to Mr. Johnson the Ghana Karate Do Federation is keen on improving officiating and prayed that some athletes would be granted scholarships to go and live and study in Japan to know the culture and sport very well.
He also commended parents who were at the Aviation Centre to motivate their children.
The children made evidence their joy and appreciation of the event.
Boris Yarikov a nine year old Russian born and female athlete Zahra Addy said the champion was exciting and wanted more competitions.
As expected, Edmund Amoako Asante won the men’s kata competition.
Present were Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) presidential aspirant Mr. Richard Akpokavie, Nana Adu Mankatah president of Sports For All (Keep Fit) and Mr. Shabaan Mohammed Secretary of Ghana Cycling Association.
HE.Yoshimoto Hiroshi, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana was also impressed with the performances and number of participants. He promised that the Japanese Embassy will continue to support Karate in Ghana.
Mr. Nathaniel Johnson told journalists, the Ghana Karate is preparing for some international championships in Burkina Faso and Nigeria in the West African sub region and pleaded with the new Sports and Recreation Minister Hon. Kofi Adams and corporate Ghana for support.
The sponsors of the event were Cofie – Gold, Top Bite and Experts Consult.