TEHRAN – Elmira Gouzalzadeh, an Iranian international karate referee, has traveled to Bielsko-Biała, Poland, to officiate at the World Championships for youth age categories.
According to IRNA on Monday, Gouzelzadeh traveled to Poland via Istanbul to officiate at the World Karate Championships for the Cadet, Junior, and U-21 age groups.
The tournament is taking place over five days—from October 14 to 18, 2026—in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, featuring more than 2,000 athletes from 114 countries competing in boys’ and girls’ divisions.
Gouzalzadeh, an Iranian international referee with experience officiating at numerous major events, will serve as a referee at this championship as well.
Iran’s youth karate squads are fielding 14 athletes at the World Championships in Poland. In the previous edition held in Venice, Italy, the Iranian team secured one gold and one bronze medal.