Moroccan teen Soudali wins gold at ISKA China Open
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Moroccan kickboxer Ambre Soudali, 14, won the ISKA China Open & World Elite Invitational 2026 in Sanya, China.
- Soudali defeated China's Shi Yan Yan in the final by points, 90-82, securing the gold medal.
- She expressed happiness and motivation from the win, despite challenging competition conditions, and has several upcoming international tournaments.
Fourteen-year-old Moroccan kickboxer Ambre Soudali captured the ISKA China Open & World Elite Invitational 2026 title in Sanya, China. She triumphed in the final match against China's Shi Yan Yan, winning by a score of 90-82 on points after three rounds.
Soudali, who represents both Morocco and Belgium, navigated a challenging competition environment. The tournament schedule experienced last-minute changes, and the timing of her bout was uncertain, leading to a long wait. Despite these difficulties, she maintained focus and secured the gold medal.
It wasn't my best fight, but I showed I can stay focused and find a solution in difficult moments.
"It wasn't my best fight, but I showed I can stay focused and find a solution in difficult moments," Soudali told Hespress after her victory. She added that the win motivates her to continue working harder.
Looking ahead, Soudali has a busy schedule. She is set to compete in the ISKA championship in Spain on October 8, followed by a tournament in Germany on October 10, and the WBC championship in Italy on October 15. Her competitive year will conclude with participation in a Belgian championship on October 19.
I am happy to win this gold medal, but I know I can do better. This victory motivates me to continue working and training harder.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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