Holly is crowned Commonwealth champion while Daisy wins three medals in a proud week for the Ayrshire sisters.
Twin sisters Holly and Daisy Farquhar, who live in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, have plenty to celebrate after winning five medals at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Glasgow, including a Commonwealth title for Holly.
The event took place at the Glasgow International Arena, Glasgow, from 5 to 8 November 2026. The Senjokai Karate Academy sisters collected one gold, two silver and two bronze medals, demonstrating their ability in both kata and kumite against international opposition.
Representing the Karate Scotland national team at the Elite Championships on 5 and 6 November, Holly became Commonwealth champion in the female 12–13 years under-47kg kumite category. Daisy claimed bronze in the same section, putting both sisters on the Commonwealth podium.
Holly also secured bronze in female 12–13 years kata, completing a superb double across karate’s two competitive disciplines.
An injury unfortunately prevented Holly from taking part in the Club Championships, but Daisy returned to the mats representing JKS Scotland and Senjokai Karate Academy — and added two more medals to the family’s collection.
She reached the final of the female 12–13 years kata competition to claim silver, before turning her attention to kumite. Showing the mental strength praised by her family, Daisy fought her way into a second final, narrowly losing 1–0 and securing another silver.
That brought Daisy’s personal tally to three medals: an Elite bronze and two Club silvers.
The championships were endorsed by Commonwealth Sport and supported by the World Karate Federation, bringing together athletes from 23 Commonwealth countries.
The sisters’ medals highlighted their ability in two demanding disciplines. Kata requires precision, balance and powerful, controlled sequences of techniques; kumite tests timing, tactics and reactions against an opponent.
Their dad highlighted the dedication behind those medals, praising the work both girls put into training at home and in the dojo.
“I think both girls deserve an enormous amount of credit,” he said. “We’re immensely proud of them both.”
The family also thanked the Karate Scotland coaches and the coaching team at Senjokai Karate Academy for their support.
With a Commonwealth title, five medals and success across two disciplines, Holly and Daisy have given their hometown a sporting achievement to celebrate
