The Cadet, Junior and U21 World Championships are running from 14 to 18 October in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. After three days of elimination rounds France has no medal yet, but several deciding bouts are set for Saturday.
Maryam Echamaa (Karaté Club Bethoncourt) meets Egypt's Malak Afifi in the final. Morgane Scarfone (AS Brignoles) also fights for the title at -59 kg.
Lee-Lou Koumé won both her repechage bouts and will contest a bronze medal, as will Anaïs Cayla in kata, Nayah Hassaine at -47 kg and Amina Delorme at -54 kg.
The other French athletes entered so far were eliminated before the semi-finals.
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