Egypt begins its journey in the World Kickboxing Championship by winning two medals.

The Egyptian kickboxing team has secured two medals so far at the World Championships for Juniors and Youth taking place in Jesolo from September 18 to 27, 2026, featuring athletes from over 60 countries.

Rahma Mohamed, a member of the Egyptian kickboxing team, won a bronze medal after a tough match against Turkey's world number one in the semifinals, where the Egyptian champion delivered a commendable and strong performance.

Also, Jana Mustafa, another member of the Egyptian team, finished third and earned a bronze medal after her journey ended in the semifinals against the champion from Greece, in an exciting and thrilling match that concluded with a judges' decision.

The women's team roster included Ihsan Mahmoud, Mariam Mohamed, Sara Moussa, Rahma Mohamed, Jana Mustafa, Jana Mohamed, and Basma Al-Arabi, while the youth team featured Karim Mohamed, Adam Mohamed, Mohamed Ibrahim Abou Zeid, Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Youssef Tawfiq, Moaz Mohamed, Mahmoud Al-Azabi, Ahmed Jihad, and Youssef Adel.

The World Championships for Juniors and Youth are being held in Jesolo, Italy, from September 18 to 27, with teams from over 60 countries participating, and the Egyptian delegation aims to deliver strong performances and compete for top positions in various events.