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Karate 1-Premier League, Paris (France)

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JAN

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JAN

Paris (France)

EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships, Bielsko-Biala (Poland)

07

FEB

09

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Bielsko-Biala (Poland)

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Larnaca (Cyprus)

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Georgian Officials Show Strong Support for 2025 Karate 1-Series A in Tbilisi

2025-01-14

The 2025 Karate 1-Series A season kicked off in Tbilisi this past week, with a thrilling event. The tournament held in Georgia’s capital received significant support from local and national authorities, highlighting the country’s growing prominence in the global karate community.

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Iranian Athletes Shine on Final Day of Karate 1-Series A Tbilisi 2025

2025-01-13

The opening tournament of the 2025 Karate 1-Series A season concluded in Tbilisi, Georgia with an exciting final day of action. The last four categories crowned their champions, and Iranian athletes once again demonstrated their dominance, claiming two more gold medals to their impressive count.  

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Day 2 of Karate 1-Series A Tbilisi Crowns Karatekas from Iran and Turkiye

2025-01-12

The Karate 1-Series A Tbilisi continues in full force with a thrilling second day of action. Athletes from Iran and Turkiye dominated the podium on day 2, each claiming two gold medals.

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Iranian athletes prevail on Day 1 of #Karate1Tbilisi

2025-01-11

The 2025 Karate 1-Series A kicked off in Tbilisi, Georgia, with a spectacular opening day. The first day saw champions crowned in four categories, with electrifying performances setting the tone for the season. The gold medals on day 1 went to Fatemeh Sadeghi Dastak and Mahmoud Nemati, both from Iran, Syota Oshiguchi of Japan and Kyriaki Kydonaki of Greece.

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Watch the Karate 1-Series A Tbilisi LIVE!

2025-01-10

The 2025 season of Karate is now underway! The 2025 Karate 1-Series A Tbilisi is in motion now with the spectacular opening event of the year. The competition can be followed LIVE on the WKF YouTube channel.

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All you need to know about #Karate1Tbilisi

2025-01-03

The season of international Karate opens from January 10 to 12 in Tbilisi (Georgia) where the opening Karate 1-Series A event of the year will take place. Here’s all you need to know about the anticipated tournament.

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WKF World Ranking: Celebrating the Top Karate Athletes of 2024

2024-12-27

The World Karate Federation (WKF) World Ranking highlights the pinnacle of achievement in karate. As the year concludes, the rankings showcase the athletes who have excelled across 12 categories. Points are earned through outstanding performances in WKF’s top events, solidifying the status of these karatekas as the best in their divisions.

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WKF Development Programme in Africa Concludes 2024 with a Successful Event in Abidjan

2024-12-24

The WKF Development Programme concluded its season with the celebration of the successful event of the UFAK West Region 2 Championships, held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The event brought together nearly 300 participants, underscoring the growing popularity and impact of karate in Africa.

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2024: A Milestone Year for Karate

2024-12-23

As 2024 draws to a close, the global karate community reflects on a year filled with remarkable achievements and groundbreaking events. This year, karate has showcased its growing popularity, global reach, and capacity to innovate.

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WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek Represents Karate at the 13th ISSA General Assembly in Tirana, Albania

2024-12-19

The World Karate Federation (WKF) continues to strengthen its presence on the global multi-sport stage as Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek represented the organisation at the 13th General Assembly of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) in Tirana, Albania.

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A Celebration of Karate: WKF's 2025 International Competition Calendar

2024-12-16

The year 2025 promises to be a landmark season for karate enthusiasts worldwide. With highly anticipated tournaments scheduled every month, this year’s calendar is packed with thrilling moments and intense competition. This is a review of the thrilling new year of KARATE.  

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WKF President Welcomes Latvia Karate Federation President to WKF Headquarters in Madrid

2024-12-12

The World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós welcomed the President of the Latvia Karate Federation, Toufic Kawar, to the WKF headquarters in Madrid, Spain

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WKF President Antonio Espinós Attends 10th Anniversary Celebration of Kosovo Olympic Committee's Recognition by the IOC

2024-12-11

The 10th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recognition of the Kosovo Olympic Committee (KOK) was celebrated with a prestigious gala attended by prominent sports and national officials. WKF and EKF President Antonio Espinós and EKF General Secretary and WKF Executive Committee member Davor Cipek represented Karate at the event.

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Young Champions Shine on Final Day of 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Venice

2024-12-09

The grand finale of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League saw the crowning of the U14 champions, closing out the most massive youth karate event of the year. With over 4,000 athletes from around the world competing, the atmosphere at the Venice arena was electric as the next generation of karate stars showcased their talent and determination.

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Youth Karate Stars Shine as Champions Crowned on Day 4 of Venice Youth League

2024-12-08

Day 4 of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Venice, Italy, saw a thrilling display of skill and determination as winners were crowned in the Cadet and U14 categories. With over 4,000 athletes from around the globe competing, the event is the largest youth karate showcase of the year.

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