Our team for the 3rd Eastern European Open Championships & Martial Arts Festival has grown from three athletes to five! This November, Jacob, Rebeka, Simas, Adam and Martynas will travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, to compete in Kata and Kumite.
When we first shared our news, Jacob, Rebeka and Simas had been selected for Kata. We’re now delighted to confirm that Rebeka and Simas will also compete in Kumite, while Adam and Martynas have joined the team for Kumite. It’s a proud moment for everyone at HAITO KARATE.
Meet the HAITO team
| Athlete | Confirmed categories |
|---|---|
| Jacob Barker | 9-year-olds Kata |
| Rebeka Pulina | U14 Kata; U14 Girls -65kg Kumite |
| Simas Jucevicius | U16 Kata; U16 Boys -65kg Kumite |
| Adam Pilarski | U16 Boys -80kg Kumite |
| Martynas Barzdaitis | U16 Boys +80kg Kumite |
Our athletes have put in the hours at the dojo, at training sessions and on the competition mats. We’re excited to see them take on this next challenge together. Whatever happens on the day, earning the chance to compete on an international stage is an achievement they can be proud of.
Help our athletes get to Bulgaria
With two more athletes joining the trip, our travel costs have increased. If you’d like to support the team, you can donate at the dojo or contribute through our fundraiser. Every donation helps, and sharing the link makes a difference too.
Thank you to everyone who has already donated, shared our appeal or cheered the athletes on. Your support means a great deal to the team and to our whole club.
Osu!
Sensei Gabi
HAITO KARATE