Andorran Karateka Silvio Moreira Finishes Seventh in RFEK League Opener
Silvio Moreira secured seventh place in the senior kata category at the RFEK cadet-senior league's first round in Valdepeñas, Spain, advancing.
Key Points
- Moreira won initial bout 1-4, then two 5-0 victories in round of 16 and quarterfinals.
- Lost quarterfinal to Raúl Martín, then fell to Salvador Balbuena in 7th-place playoff.
- Event marked first major 2026 competition on national karate calendar.
- Represented Karate Xavi Andorra with consistent preparation since September.
Andorran karateka Silvio Moreira finished seventh in the senior kata category at the opening round of the RFEK cadet-senior league in Valdepeñas, Spain, on Saturday.
The event marked the first major official competition of 2026 on the national karate calendar, despite the season beginning last September. Moreira advanced confidently through the early rounds, securing three clear victories: 1-4 in the initial bout, followed by two 5-0 wins in the round of 16 and quarterfinals.
His run ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to Raúl Martín, sending him to the lower bracket playoff for sixth or seventh place. There, Moreira fell to Salvador Balbuena, securing seventh overall. Representing Karate Xavi Andorra, he demonstrated strong form against top Spanish specialists in the competition that started at 9:45am.
Ahead of the event, the Andorran Karate Federation confirmed Moreira's participation. The athlete expressed enthusiasm for his debut, noting consistent preparation since September. "I'm heading to Valdepeñas with a lot of enthusiasm," he said, adding that he aimed to advance as far as possible and represent Andorra strongly.
The result provides an early benchmark for competitors in the league, underscoring Andorra's engagement in Spanish karate circuits.
Original Sources
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