West Midlands karate club celebrates five-medal Commonwealth success
Kaisho Karate athletes returned from the Commonwealth Championships with four gold medals and a silver after a series of impressive performances
A West Midlands karate club is celebrating a successful weekend at the Commonwealth Championships after its athletes brought home four gold medals and one silver.
Three competitors from Rowley Regis-based Kaisho Karate – Amourai Warner, Gracie Atkiss and Reggie Causer – enjoyed success at both the Commonwealth Elite Karate Championships and Commonwealth Club Championships.
Representing England, Warner claimed gold in the Commonwealth Elite competition, while Atkiss secured silver.
Both athletes competed under the English Karate National Governing Body (EKNGB), with their performances earning praise for their technical ability and determination.
Warner went on to claim a second gold medal in the Commonwealth Club Championships, while Atkiss added club gold to her elite silver.
Causer also secured gold in his category, completing a clean sweep of victories for the club's three competitors in the club championships.
Jamaal Otto coached Warner and Atkiss during their time representing England.
A club spokesperson said: "We are incredibly proud of Amourai, Gracie and Reggie. To return from the Commonwealth Championships with four gold medals and one silver is an exceptional achievement and a reflection of the dedication, sacrifice and hard work these athletes put into their sport.
"What makes these achievements particularly special is seeing our athletes compete with confidence, belief and freedom, allowing their technical abilities and individual strengths to shine."
The spokesperson added that the results reflected the commitment of the athletes, their families and everyone involved in their development.
The club said its approach was built around discipline, respect, integrity and perseverance, with an emphasis on creating a positive and supportive environment for competitors to develop their skills.