Stefan Pokorny is an Austrian karateka. He is a three-time bronze medalist in the men's kumite 67 kg event at the European Karate Championships.

Stefan Pokorny
Sport
CountryAustria
SportKarate
Weight class67 kg
EventKumite
Medal record
Men's karate
Representing  Austria
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Novi Sad Kumite 67 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Guadalajara Kumite 67 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Poreč Kumite 67 kg

Career

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At the 2016 World University Karate Championships held in Braga, Portugal, Pokorny won the silver medal in the men's kumite 67 kg event.[1][2]

In 2018, Pokorny competed in the men's 67 kg event at the World Karate Championships in Madrid, Spain. He also represented Austria at the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus.

In May 2021, Pokorny won one of the bronze medals in the men's kumite 67 kg event at the European Karate Championships held in Poreč, Croatia.[3][4] In June 2021, he competed at the World Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Paris, France hoping to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.[5]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Rank Event
2018 European Championships Novi Sad, Serbia 3rd Kumite 67 kg
2019 European Championships Guadalajara, Spain 3rd Kumite 67 kg
2021 European Championships Poreč, Croatia 3rd Kumite 67 kg

References

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  1. ^ Morgan, Liam (13 August 2016). "Agier lays down marker with victory over rival Buchinger at World University Karate Championship". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  2. ^ "2016 World University Karate Championships Results Book" (PDF). Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  3. ^ Houston, Michael (22 May 2021). "Sánchez wins sixth consecutive kata title at European Karate Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ "2021 European Karate Championships Results Book" (PDF). World Karate Federation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  5. ^ "2021 Karate World Olympic Qualification Tournament Results Book" (PDF). World Karate Federation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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