Chinese athlete Gong Li demonstrated exceptional skill at the 2025 WKF World Championships in Cairo, earning silver in the women's 61kg karate division on Sunday. The competition saw participation from 380 elite athletes representing 88 countries and regions worldwide.
Gong, defending her 2023 world champion title and fresh from Asian Games glory, showcased technical mastery by defeating three top-ranked opponents en route to the final. Her decisive match against Iran's Atousa Golshadnejad began strong with a 2-0 lead, but strategic counterattacks secured Iran's 4-2 victory.
This result maintains China's consistent presence in international martial arts competitions, following recent successes in judo and wushu events. Tunisia's Wafa Mahjoub and Kazakhstan's Assel Kanay completed the podium with bronze medals.
