"VAN" (Sports Desk - 06.05.2026) :: Hong Kong’s Grace Lau continues to redefine excellence in karate, and her remarkable run of form has now earned her a nomination as the Athlete of the Month for May 2026. The honour comes on the back of an extraordinary streak that has seen her dominate the global kata scene, reinforcing her status as reigning World Champion and current world No. 1. Lau’s latest triumph came at the Karate One-Premier League event, where she secured her third Premier League title of the year—and her eighth consecutive international victory. In a thrilling final, she defeated Japan’s Maho Ono 7–0, with both athletes performing the technically demanding kata Chatanyara Kushanku. It marked the eighth straight final between the two rivals over the past year, all won by Lau.
On Wed, May 6, 2026