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EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships, Bielsko-Biala (Poland)
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KARATE World Cup
Karate World Cup - National Team Championships
The 2024 Karate World Cup – National Team Championships is set to feature the best karate teams from around the globe. The event is scheduled to take place in Pamplona, Spain from November 22 to 24.

#KarateSpirit
#KarateSpirit
The Karate world made history when the sport succeeded with its Olympic debut in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Learn everything you need to know about Karate's Olympic debut and the WKF's Olympic campaign: #KarateSpirit
Guardian Girls Global Karate Project
The World Karate Federation (WKF), the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have joined forces to launch the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project.

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Future Stars Set to Shine at 2025 EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Bielsko-Biala
2025-02-04
One of the most highly anticipated youth karate events in Europe, the 2025 EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships, will take place in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, from February 7 to 9. The tournament will gather over 1,200 athletes from 49 countries, continuing the strong participation levels seen in previous editions.
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Race for Grand Winners Heats Up After Karate 1-Premier League Paris
2025-02-03
After the exciting season opener of the Karate 1-Premier League in Paris, competitors have taken their first steps in the race to become the new Grand Winners. The Grand Winners Awards stand as one of the highest honours in karate, recognising the top athletes in each of the 12 categories of the Karate 1-Premier League.
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Karate 1-Premier League Paris: Podium Highlights Revealed
2025-01-31
The 2025 Karate 1-Premier League season officially launched in Paris this past week, bringing together the world’s top karate athletes for a spectacular display of skill, discipline, and values. The event, held in the heart of the French capital, set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with competitors delivering standout performances in one of karate’s most prestigious arenas.
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WKF Executive Committee member Davide Benetello Re-Elected as President of FIJLKAM Karate Sector
2025-01-30
Karate legend Davide Benetello has been re-elected as President of the Karate Sector of the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM). This re-election marks his second tenure leading one of the most respected karate organisations worldwide.
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Karate Shines in Paris: Grand Winners Prevail in 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris
2025-01-28
The 2025 Karate 1-Premier League season kicked off in style in Paris, delivering a thrilling final day filled with remarkable performances and new milestones. With Grand Winners Abdalla Abdelaziz, Maho Ono, Taha Tarek Mahmoud, Youssef Badawy, Maria Torres and Kakeru Nishiyama emerging as the big stars, the opening tournament set a high standard for the season ahead.
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Grand Winners Lead Way to Finals on Day 2 of Karate 1-Premier League Paris
2025-01-25
The second day of the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Paris concluded with finalists in the last six categories confirmed after a thrilling and emotional day of competition. Grand Winners Kakeru Nishiyama, Youssef Badawy, Taha Tarek Mahmoud, and Maria Torres highlighted an action-packed day.
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Watch Karate 1-Premier League Paris LIVE!
2025-01-24
The 2025 Karate 1-Premier League season kicks off this weekend in Paris, France. Widely regarded as one of karate’s flagship events, the tournament is available LIVE on the WKF YouTube channel.
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World champion Mehdi Filali: I can't wait to compete again in my country
2025-01-24
Mehdi Filali, the reigning World Champion in Male Kumite +84kg, is ready to lead the French team at the Karate 1-Premier League in Paris this weekend. The opening event of the Karate 1-Premier League takes place in Paris, France where the local athletes hope to leave their mark on home ground.
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Finalists Decided on Thrilling Day 1 of Karate 1-Premier League Paris
2025-01-24
The opening day of the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Paris, France, set the stage for high-level competition, with finalists in six categories determined. As the first event of the season and one of karate’s flagship tournaments, the Karate 1-Premier League Paris lived up to its reputation, showcasing top-tier performances. Grand Winners Maho Ono and Abdalla Abdelaziz were among the big winners of the day.
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WKF President Highlights Support of French Federation at Referee Briefing Ahead of 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris
2025-01-24
The Referee Briefing for the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Paris, France, stated the anticipation ahead of the start of the season opener and marked the excellent cooperation of the WKF and the French Karate Federation.
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All You Need to Know About #Karate1Paris
2025-01-21
The season of Karate 1-Premier League starts this week in Paris, France as one of the flagships and most anticipated events of international Karate takes the spotlight of international karate. The Karate 1-Premier League Paris will be held from January 24-26 and it will be available LIVE on the WKF YouTube channel.
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Countdown to 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris: One Week to Go
2025-01-17
The excitement is building as the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris is set to begin in just one week. As a cornerstone of international karate, this tournament is highly anticipated by athletes and fans alike, marking the start of a thrilling new season of Karate 1-Premier League.
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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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