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Karate's Global Appeal Emphasized at WKF Congress Ahead of 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 ChampionshipsNEWS
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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.
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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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Day 1 of World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships Underway!
2024-10-09
The 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships kicked off today in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, bringing together the brightest young karate athletes from across the globe.
READ MOREKarate's Global Appeal Emphasized at WKF Congress Ahead of 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships
2024-10-09
The World Karate Federation (WKF) Congress convened Tuesday in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, bringing together representatives from 85 national federations spanning all five continents. This plenary session, held on the eve of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior, & U21 Championships, highlighted the global influence of karate and the development of the sport around the world.
READ MOREWKF President Praises Progress of Refereeing in Karate at Briefing ahead of 2024 World Karate Championships
2024-10-09
On the eve of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships, the Referee Briefing of the event took place in Venice-Jesolo, Italy to further ensure consistency and fairness throughout the competition. The briefing was conducted by World Karate Federation (WKF) Referee Commission Chairman Javier Escalante and headed by WKF President Antonio Espinós and Davide Benetello, President of FIJLKAM’s Karate sector and WKF Executive Committee member.
READ MOREFuture Stars of Karate Shine on Day 1 of 2024 World Karate Championships in Venice-Jesolo
2024-10-09
The first day of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, saw the world’s top young karate talent clashing for spots in the finals. With over 2,000 athletes from 113 countries, the competition kicked off with intense elimination rounds in kata and kumite in the U21 and Team Kata divisions.
READ MORERecord-Breaking World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships Celebrated at Official Presentation in Venice
2024-10-08
The official presentation of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships took place Monday at Palazzo Ferro Fini, the seat of the Veneto Regional Council. The event, which will run from October 9 to 13 in Jesolo-Venice, Italy, brings together the world’s top young karate athletes, marking a milestone for the sport with nearly 2,000 participants from 113 countries—the highest in the tournament’s history.
READ MOREAll you need to know about the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Venice
2024-10-04
The most promising Karate athletes in the world gather next week in Venice (Italy) to clash for gold at the highly anticipated 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships. The future stars of Karate will be crowned in Venice in the tournament scheduled from October 9 to 13.
READ MOREKarate represented at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sport Gathering in Colorado Springs
2024-10-01
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sport community gathered for a significant meeting at the U.S. Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The event, which brought together some of the nation’s most influential sports leaders, including IOC President Thomas Bach, aimed to celebrate the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) achievements. Karate was represented by the Chair of the United States National Karate Federation (USANKF) and WKF Athletes Commission member Elisa Au.
READ MOREMedia Advisory: Accreditation Now Open for Karate World Cup in Pamplona
2024-09-24
The accreditation process for the Karate World Cup, the biggest Karate event of the year, is now open. Journalists and media representatives interested in covering the event can register by filling out the online accreditation form at the link below.
READ MOREGuardian Girls Karate Program Expands to Italy with Seminar in Olbia
2024-09-24
A seminar of the Guardian Girls Karate Programme was held in Olbia, Italy as part of the ongoing global expansion of the Karate project against Gender-Based Violence. Organised by the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM the activity was held in conjunction with the 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships and brought together dozens of women from the region to learn tools to defend themselves against situations of gender-based violence.
READ MOREItaly Dominates Mediterranean Championships in Olbia
2024-09-23
The 2024 Mediterranean Championships in Olbia, Italy, concluded this week with host nation Italy securing the top spot on the medal table. Italian athletes clinched 26 gold medals, demonstrating dominance across multiple categories. Spain and Greece followed closely, rounding out the top three. The event showcased high-level competition in both kata and kumite disciplines, along with strong performances in team events.
READ MOREJapan Top Medal Table of AKF Senior Championships in Hangzhou as Teams Qualify for Karate World Cup
2024-09-23
The 2024 AKF Senior Championships came to a thrilling close in Hangzhou, China, with Japan leading the final medal standings, followed by Vietnam and Kazakhstan. The event saw top karatekas winning the continental crowns as the last spots at the Karate World Cup were taken.
READ MOREExecutive Committee and Congress of the Mediterranean Karate Federations Union (MKFU) Convene in Olbia to Review Progress of Karate in Region
2024-09-23
The Mediterranean Karate Federations Union (MKFU) held its Executive Committee and Congress meetings in Olbia, Italy, during the 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships. The meetings, held in conjunction with the highly anticipated championships, provided an opportunity for key discussions on the development of karate across the Mediterranean region.
READ MORETeams Take Stage at Thrilling Day of 2024 AKF Senior Championships
2024-09-22
The second day of the 2024 AKF Senior Championships in Hangzhou, China, was packed with emotion and intensity. The final qualifying spots for the highly anticipated Karate World Cup in Pamplona later this year were up for grabs, heightening the stakes. The event also featured the inspiring performances of para-karate athletes, who captivated the audience with their skill and determination.
READ MOREChina's Li Gong and Yuchun Wei lead way to finals on Day 1 of 2024 AKF Senior Championships
2024-09-21
The first day of the 2024 AKF Senior Championships in Hangzhou, China, concluded with thrilling action as the top karate athletes from across Asia battled for a place in the finals. This prestigious event not only gathers the continent's best talent but also serves as a crucial qualifier for the upcoming Karate World Cup. All finalists in the individual Kumite male and female categories were determined, setting the stage for exciting showdowns.
READ MOREState-of-the-Art Asian Karate Academy and Training Centre inaugurated in Hangzhou, China
2024-09-21
A landmark event took place on Wednesday with the unveiling of the Asian Karate Academy and Training Centre in Hangzhou, a world-class facility aimed at elevating the sport of Karate across Asia. The inauguration was held on the eve of the Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Senior Championships, being hosted in the city this week.
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