Tsadali wins a gold medal in China.

The Moroccan champion in kickboxing, Amber Tsoudali, aged 14, won the title of ISKA China Open & World Elite Invitational 2026, held in the Chinese city of Sanya, after defeating the Chinese competitor Shi Yan Yan in the final match.

Tsoudali secured the final in her favor by points, having outperformed her opponent with a score of 90 to 82 after three rounds, thus winning the gold medal in her category and adding a new international title to her sports career.

The official award ceremony is expected to take place on Sunday in Sanya, where Tsoudali will receive her title as the champion of ISKA China Open 2026.

Tsoudali stated in a comment to "Hesport" after her victory: "This was not my best match, but I showed that I can maintain my focus and find solutions in difficult moments."

The champion, who represented Morocco and Belgium, added that the competition conditions were not easy, as the tournament schedule underwent last-minute changes, along with delays in knowing the match timing and long waiting periods. However, she managed to keep her focus until she competed in the final and won it.

Tsoudali expressed her happiness at winning the gold medal, confirming in her statement to "Hesport" that this victory serves as a motivation for her to continue working. She said: "I am happy to have won this gold medal, but I know I can do better. This victory motivates me to keep working and training harder."

After her victory in China, Amber Tsoudali is looking forward to a series of upcoming competitions, as she will participate in the "ISKA" championship in Spain on October 8, followed by a tournament in Germany on October 10, and then she will compete in the "WBC" championship in Italy on October 15, concluding her schedule with participation in the Belgium championship on October 19.