The European ICHIBAN Cup

The tournament was at a very good level, photo: Radosław Dyduch
The European ICHIBAN Cup took place in Breda, the tournament was organised by European Organization- Kyokushinkai Tezuka Group with its leader Shihan Alain Breugelmans 7 dan. The representatives of different knockdown karate organizations and countries took part in the competition. Among the participants there were also the representatives of Poland from OYAMA PFK and Tezuka Group. Shihan Mori from Japan was a guest of honour.
Our team with Shihan Alain Breugelmans, photo: Radosław Dyduch
The representative of OYAMA PKF, Sempai Łukasz Łuczyński, Kozienice and Sempai Dawid Kiszycki, Białystok, were defeated during elimination phase after fierce fights. Due to the opinion of Sensei Rafał Majda, the coach of our team, the tournament was at a high level and it was well refereed.
The victorious fight of Anita Bucher, Switzerland, photo: Radosław Dyduch
Especially female fighters (for their fierce fights) and veterans (over 40 years old) with the oldest 52-year-old fighter earn a great appreciation. During the opening ceremony, the host prepared an excellent Japanese-style show.
A lady with a fan, photo: Radosław Dyduch
Radosław Dyduch, OYAMA IFK Director of foreign affairs, was the head of our team, an interpreter and a photograph.
Results
Women |
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1st place |
Anita Bucher |
Switzerland |
2nd place |
Canan Yorulmaz |
The Netherlands |
3th place |
Anna Vishniakova |
Russian Federation |
Men |
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1st place |
Daniel Sanchez |
Spain |
2nd place |
Sergey Braun |
Germany |
3th place |
Saeed Arzough |
Iran |
Veterans |
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1st place |
Borys Gladkyl |
Ukraine |
2nd place |
Robert Verlegh |
Belgium |
3th place |
Salvador Nyens |
Belgium |
Supplementary prizes |
Women |
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Best lightweight |
Canan Yorulmaz |
Holland |
Best heavyweight |
Anita Bucher |
Switzerland |
Men |
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Best lightweight |
Michel Rinerie |
Holland |
Best middleweight |
Daniel Sanchez |
Spain |
Best heavyweight |
Sergey Braun |
Germany |
Veterans |
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Best heavyweight |
Borys Gladkyl |
Ukraine |
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Spirit prize |
Sergey Braun |
Germany |
Fastest K.O.
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Sammy-Lee Muller |
Ukraine |
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