From August 9th to 11th, Sydney, Australia, hosted the 11th GKR Karate International World Cup, where Belle Talagi proudly represented New Zealand.

Belle competed in three key events:

1. 14-15-year-old female 6th-4th Kyu Individual Kata.

2. 14-15-year-old female 6th-4th Kyu Individual Kumite.

3. 14-17-year-old female Team Kumite.

Her impressive performance earned her a gold medal in the 14-15-year-old 6th-4th Kyu Individual Kata and a Bronze medal in the 14-17-year-old Female Kumite event.

The New Zealand team, united and strong, brought home an impressive 19 medals in total.

This was Belle's first international competition, marking the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable journey in karate.

Congratulations Belle!

by Gill Bloxham