Rome, 28 December 2025 – The 2025 edition of the 2025 edition took place today at the PalaPellicone in Ostia CTR Gamesnational team competition dedicated to youth karate classes. An intense day which saw 249 athletes involved, representing 111 clubs, selected through the Regional Technical Centers and the FIJLKAM national youth sector.
The formula, structured as a quadrangular with system Round Robinsaw the four representatives compete in each of the three age groups: the CNAGil CTR Nordil CTR Centro and the CTR Sud.
In the race, the categories Cadets, Juniors e Under 21engaged both in say that in kumitemasculine and feminine. The scores of the two specialties were added to determine the final ranking of each age group.
These are the results:
- Cadets: 1° CTR Nord, 2° CTR.
- Juniors: 1° CNAG, 2° Centro, 3° CTR Nord
- Under 21: 1° CNAG, 2° CTR Nord, 3° CT Centro
“The technical level expressed was very high – the comment of the president of the Italian karate Davide Benetello – sign of a lively, passionate, continually evolving movement. The CTR Games have confirmed themselves as a showcase for the Italian macro regions, a meeting point where different identities merge into a single vision, valorising the work carried out throughout the territory. What made the atmosphere even more special was the beautiful stadium cheering, the warmth of the audience, the voices, the applause and the energy that enveloped the PalaPellicone, transforming every meeting into a moment of sharing, belonging and authentic passion.
A fundamental step also for the CNAG Cadet National Team, with Juniors and Under 21s who have demonstrated character, talent and maturity, already looking with determination towards the European Championships in Cyprus 2026. Now a few days to recharge your energy, to find your breath and the value of simple things, but your gaze is already ahead.”
To complete the end-of-year program, the Olympic Center opens tomorrow National youth activity seminarscheduled until December 30th. 202 athletes and 12 technicians will take part. 2026, however, will start again with the Serie A in Tbilisi and the Premier League in Istanbul, waiting for the Premier League in Rome in March.
“My most sincere thanks – concluded Benetello – it goes to those who make all this possible every day: to the athletes, to the sports clubs, silent custodians of values and passion, to the karate organizational commission, to all the staff; to match officials, regional presidents, managers. Finally to the families, who, working behind the lines, are fundamental support and an essential part of the entire movement. With this exciting day, an intense year ends, made up of work, sacrifices and responsibilities, but also of hugs, goals, growth and profound satisfactions.”
