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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.
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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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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.
READ MOREIranian 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.
READ MOREDay 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.
READ MOREIranian 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.
READ MOREWatch 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.
READ MOREAll 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MORE2024: 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREA 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.
READ MOREWKF 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
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREYoung 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.
READ MOREYouth 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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