Emre

Kivanc

Quick Facts

• I started karate at the age of 8!
• I went to Pan Ams in 12-13 +50kg, 14-15 +70kg, and I made Worlds for 14-15 +70kg
• My biggest win was getting 5th place at the Junior Pan American Championships in 2017. It was the best I had ever done at an international competition, and it helped me realize that I really can compete with some of the best out there. It has inspired me to train even harder.
• I get inspiration from all my friends. They are all so supportive of me and they all push me to be better

Career Highlights

• World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Konya, 2022 (-84kg Kumite (U21) - Men)
• World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Santiago, 2019 (+76kg Kumite - Men)
• World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Tenerife, 2017 (+70kg Kumite - Men)

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World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – 34th (+84kg Kumite - Men)
• Years of participation: +84kg Kumite - Men 2023
• Top finish: 34th – 2023 (+84kg Kumite - Men)