Kamelija Nedev wins silver in cadet individual kata in Koper
The Macedonian karateka took the runner-up spot in the cadet kata discipline at the World Traditional Karate Championships in Koper, Slovenia.
25.10.2026 17:20 — Macedonian karateka Kamelija Nedev captured the silver medal and finished as world runner-up in the individual kata event for cadets at the World Championship in traditional karate held in Koper, Slovenia.
Nedev delivered a strong performance against a deep international field and advanced to the final, where she met a competitor from Romania. The two finalists finished with the same total points, but the Romanian received a higher single score from the judges, which left Nedev in second place.
Result in context
The result gains extra weight considering the size of the tournament: roughly 1,200 athletes from 58 countries took part in the championship, underscoring the competitiveness of the cadet category.
For Nedev, the silver at the World Traditional Karate Championships represents one of the top international achievements in her age group and highlights the strength of Macedonian karate among cadets.
Organizers continued the competition program in Koper through the event’s scheduled days, with national teams and coaches praising the level of performance across multiple disciplines.
Photo: press material from the event
