09/22/2026
DAY FOUR – THE GAMES BEGIN
The first day of competition at the WAKO World Championships is intense.
Teams experience the exhilaration of victory, the emotion of defeat, and everything in between.
Team Canada had an outstanding Day One!
Across both the tatami and the ring, our Canadian athletes delivered some incredible performances, setting the stage for an exciting second day of competition.
· Bart Llamido earned a victory in the ring against a
highly skilled athlete from the USA.
· Malik Gagnon put on a strategic performance in his
Point Fighting match against Slovakia.
· Xyerra Kylau delivered a dominant shutout
performance in Kick Light against Poland.
These were just three examples of the many outstanding Canadian performances on Day One.
But at a World Championship, success is about more than the final score.
Every athlete who steps onto the tatami or into the ring has earned the opportunity to represent their country on the biggest stage in our sport. Every performance represents countless hours of training, sacrifice, preparation and commitment.
No matter the outcome, WAKO Canada is incredibly proud of every member of Team Canada.
And one thing is certain...
The cheers for Team Canada are LOUD and PROUD!
Day One is complete.
Bring on Day Two!
