The EKNGB President, Board, all departments and members would like to wish the very best of luck to the whole senior team competing at the 61st European Senior Championships in Frankfurt, Germany.
The European Karate Federation Senior Championships are widely recognised as the oldest and most prestigious continental karate championship in the world. Since the inaugural edition, it has evolved into the defining showcase for WKF-style karate, determining the reigning kings and queens of the sport in Europe before global world championships.
The team is flying out to Frankfurt tomorrow along with the EKNGB support team. The elimination rounds can be watched live on WKF Youtube from Wednesday 20th May to Friday 22nd May 2026. All finals are on Saturday and Sunday (23rd and 24th May 2026).
We will keep you posted on all the championship news on the EKNGB facebook page.
GOOD LUCK ENGLAND
England Senior Team
| Athlete | Discipline | Category |
| James Harrison | Male Kata | Individual |
| Jessica Maitland | Female Kata | Individual |
| Harry Marsden | Team Kata | Male Team |
| Nathan Crowther | Team Kata | Male Team |
| Brandon Crowther | Team Kata | Male Team |
| Helen Marsh | Para Kata K30 | Wheelchair |
| William Jervis | Para Kata K22 | Down Syndrome |
| Joseph Clifton | Para Kata K22 | Down Syndrome |
| Niamh Cosgrove | Female Kumite | -50kg |
| Adela Giurma Handley | Female Kumite | -55kg |
| Jasmine Pomeroy | Female Kumite | -61kg |
| Rebecca Marshall | Female Kumite | -68kg |
| Rochelle Walters | Female Kumite | +68kg |
| Rochelle Walters | Female Team Kumite | Team |
| Niamh Cosgrove | Female Team Kumite | Team |
| Lydia Woollatt | Female Team Kumite | Team |
| Rebecca Marshall | Female Team Kumite | Team |
| Jasmine Pomeroy | Female Team Kumite | Team |
| Jed Thompson | Male Kumite | -67kg |
| Brandon Wilkins | Male Kumite | -75kg |
| James Francis | Male Kumite | +84kg |
The EKNGB on site Championship support team and board
EKNGB President – Dale Gamble
EKNGB Performance Director – Paul Simmons
EKNGB Medical Officer – David Thomas
EKNGB Head National Kumite Coach – Paul Harris
EKNGB National Kumite Coach – Jerome Kumedzina
EKNGB National Para & Kata Coach – Luke Easton