Competition was fierce on the opening day in Dubai ©WKF

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The Karate World Championships in Dubai finally got underway after a year-long delay caused by COVID-19 ©WKF
The Karate World Championships in Dubai finally got underway after a year-long delay caused by COVID-19 ©WKF
Olympic bronze medallist Sofya Berultseva, left, lost out to Spain's Maria Torres Garcia in a thrilling women's over-68kg semi-final ©WKF
Olympic bronze medallist Sofya Berultseva, left, lost out to Spain's Maria Torres Garcia in a thrilling women's over-68kg semi-final ©WKF
Simone Marino of Italy reached the final of the men's heavyweight over-84kg category ©WKF
Simone Marino of Italy reached the final of the men's heavyweight over-84kg category ©WKF
Karate's values were on show throughout the first day of action in Dubai ©WKF
Karate's values were on show throughout the first day of action in Dubai ©WKF
The Championships began with the men's over-84kg division ©WKF
The Championships began with the men's over-84kg division ©WKF
Olympic champion Feryal Abdelaziz reacts after being knocked out of the women's under-68kg event ©WKF
Olympic champion Feryal Abdelaziz reacts after being knocked out of the women's under-68kg event ©WKF
Several athletes produced surprise results as the Championships opened ©WKF
Several athletes produced surprise results as the Championships opened ©WKF
Gogita Arkania of Georgia, right, rolled back the years on his way to the men's over-84kg final ©WKF
Gogita Arkania of Georgia, right, rolled back the years on his way to the men's over-84kg final ©WKF
Certain athletes will have the chance to fight for a medal through the repechage tournament ©WKF
Certain athletes will have the chance to fight for a medal through the repechage tournament ©WKF