From December 7 to 10, 2025, Venice hosted the elite of world karate. The prestigious international competition Karate 1 – Youth League Venice 2025, organised by the World Karate Federation (WKF), gathered an impressive 3,378 young competitors from all over the world. It is one of the most important tournaments for young karate athletes, where sportsmen and sportswomen with notable results and continuous work compete. The colours of Bosnia and Herzegovina at this great sports event were proudly represented by Farah and Dalal Feriz, scholarship holders of the Hastor Foundation and long-time members of the BiH national team.
They have been training in karate for eleven years, and behind them are many successes at domestic and international competitions, which led them to perform on the world stage. Their placement at such a prestigious competition is the result of many years of hard work, discipline, talent, and dedication to sport. The preparations for Venice were intense and demanding, with continuous work with coaches and a focus on improving technique, tactical maturity, and mental strength.
The competition in their categories was extremely strong, with many quality and experienced opponents, which further confirmed the level and importance of the tournament. In a sport like karate, every extra second on the tatami in such a competition is worth dozens of regular training sessions. Although they did not win a medal this time, the participation itself at Karate 1 – Youth League represents a great success. Representing Bosnia and Herzegovina at one of the most important world competitions for young athletes confirms their quality and previous results, but also represents an important step in their further sports development.
Such opportunities to show and improve talent are confirmation of the tireless effort and discipline of our athletes. For the Hastor Foundation, Farah and Dalal Feriz are not only scholarship holders, but they are also a symbol of persistence and young ambassadors of sport. By giving them strong support, the Foundation gives them the most valuable thing: freedom to dream and the strength to turn those dreams into top results. While they are still collecting impressions from Venice, they are already looking towards new horizons, ready to reach the very top of the world karate scene with the support of the Foundation.
