Iwatani (JAP)/oyadomari no passai VS Grace (HKG)/chibana no kushanku PL ISTANBUL 2026 QUARTER-FINALS

FEMALE KATA QUARTER FINAL KARATE 1 PREMIER LEAGUE ISTANBUL 2026 Iwatani Azuki (JAP) : OYADOMARI NO PASSAI (0) Grace Lau (HKG) : CHIBANA NO KUSHANKU (7) A cross continental encounter sees Japan’s Azuki Iwatani face Hong Kong world champion Grace Lau Mo Sheung in a clash of structure versus expansion. Iwatani’s compact, grounded interpretation of Oyadomari no Passai is measured against Lau’s dynamic and far reaching Chibana no Kushanku, placing emphasis on contrast, projection, and overall presence as the judges cast their votes. #karate #kata #premierleague #istanbul2026 #azukiiwatani #gracelau #karate1 #martialarts #votingsystem #japan #hongkong #elitekata #wkf