Popularity of Karate in Japan showcased at Tokyo 2020 Lets 55 activities

2020-01-20

As the Karate world is getting more and more thrilled for the Olympic debut of the sport in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the discipline is showcasing its tremendous popularity in Japan in the “Let’s 55” activities being held in the host nation of the Games. 

Top karatekas ready to shine at Karate biggest stage

2020-01-17

The 2020 Karate 1-Premier League starts in a week in Paris (France) and the best karatekas in the world are ready to fight for the gold medals and for the coveted points to ascend in the Olympic standings. Who will win in Paris?

Five things to know about Karate 1-Premier League Paris

2020-01-15

The season of Karate 1-Premier League starts in Paris (France) from January 24 to 26. The best karatekas in the world meet in the highly anticipated opening event of the most important series of Karate competitions. 

WKF President celebrates progress of Karate in Africa in visit to Mali

2020-01-13

WKF President Antonio Espinós travelled to Mali where he met President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and the main sports authorities in the country to discuss the development of Karate in the region, in the light of the UFAK West Region Karate Championships. 

Surprising results in final day of Karate 1-Series A Santiago

2020-01-12

Karate’s rising stars and new names of the sport were the big winners of the 2020 Karate 1-Series A Santiago. The opening event of the season concluded on Sunday with surprising results and underdogs shocking favourites. 

Favourites shine in day 2 of Karate 1-Series A Santiago

2020-01-11

Big names took the spotlight on the second day of competition of the Karate 1-Series A Santiago. The opening event of the season is being held this weekend in the capital of Chile as top karatekas fight for the points to achieve the Olympic qualification. 

Turkish domination in day 1 of Karate 1-Series A Santiago

2020-01-10

The first event of the season started in Santiago (Chile) with a thrilling opening day of the Karate 1-Series A Santiago. Karatekas of Turkey were the big winners of day 1 as they took no less than four spots in the finals.

Stanislav Horuna nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019

2020-01-09

Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine is Karates candidate to The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019. The Ukrainian Karate Star has been nominated by the WKF to be the best athlete of 2019 of all the sports in The World Games programme. The winner will be decided by public vote.

Anticipated Karate 1-Series A Santiago opens thrilling season

2020-01-08

The new season of the best Karate starts this weekend with the 2020 Karate 1-Series A Santiago. The capital of Chile hosts the opening event of the year as top karatekas fight to win the qualification to the Olympic Games. 

WKF mourns passing of Dominique Ondze

2020-01-06

The World Karate Federation is deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Dominique Ondze. A loyal member of the Karate family, Mr. Ondze acted as president of the Congo national Federation. 

Baku to host 2020 EKF Senior Championships

2020-01-04

The best karatekas in Europe will meet in Baku (Azerbaijan) from March 25 to 29. The 55th edition of the EKF Senior Championships is expected to catch the interest of fans around the world as one of the most anticipated events of the year for European karatekas. 

WKF launches new website

2020-01-02

The World Karate Federation is further expanding its digital reach with a new and improved website. Just in time for the new year and to celebrate Karate’s anticipation ahead of the historic 2020, the WKF is pleased to announce the launching of its new digital platform. 

Ten original unpulished moments from #Karate1Madrid

2019-12-22

Karate success discussed during Karate 1-Premier League meeting

2019-12-19

The progress of Karate major events was discussed at the Karate 1-Premier League meeting held in Madrid (Spain) today. The organisers of the 2020 Karate 1-Premier League gathered in the capital of Spain to analyse the upcoming edition of Karate’s first-class series of events. 

WKF President highlights importance of growth of Karate in Southeast Asia

2019-12-16

WKF President Antonio Espinós travelled to the Philippines to attend the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. The head of Karate’s international governing body oversaw the multi-sport event and met with the main sports stakeholders in the ry.