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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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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Day 3 of 2024 Karate 1 Youth League Crowns Champions in Venice
2024-12-07
The third day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Venice, Italy, saw intense competition as winners in the Junior Male and Cadet categories were crowned. With over 4,000 athletes from around the world, the event is the largest youth karate showcase of the year.
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Triumphs and Thrills on Day Two of the Karate 1 Youth League in Venice
2024-12-06
The second day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in Venice, Italy, saw young talent shine as champions were crowned in the Junior Female and the last U21 Male categories. With over 4,000 athletes participating, the tournament has cemented its status as the largest youth karate event in the world thus showcasing the tremendous appeal of the sport among youngsters.
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Record-Breaking #Karate1Venice Kicks Off with Massive Celebration of Youth Karate
2024-12-05
The 2024 Karate 1 Youth League began in spectacular fashion in Venice, Italy, solidifying its status as the largest event for young karatekas worldwide. Over 4,000 athletes from 81 countries have gathered at this iconic tournament, which has become the most attended edition in the series' history.
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Karate Legend Douglas Brose to Run for WADA Athlete Council Elections
2024-12-04
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is thrilled to announce the nomination of Douglas Brose, a legendary figure in karate and a three-time World Champion, as its candidate for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council elections.
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All you need to know about #Karate1Venice
2024-12-03
The final event of the memorable year of Karate will be held in Venice (Italy) from December 4 to 8. One of the true hubs of youth Karate, Venice will gather thousands of talented young karatekas who will showcase the incredible strength of karate at a young age.
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"This is going to stay with all of us for the rest of our lives" Team USA Celebrates Historic Silver Medal at Karate World Cup
2024-11-27
In a groundbreaking performance, the United States Female Kumite team secured their first-ever silver medal at the Karate World Cup, the most prestigious karate event of the year. Facing off against the world's best, Team USA’s run to the final was a testament to the sport's growth in the United States.
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WKF Executive Committee Gathers in Pamplona to Discuss Global Progress of Karate
2024-11-25
The Executive Committee members of the World Karate Federation (WKF) present in Pamplona, Spain, convened unofficially at the Navarra Arena Sports Hall during the 2024 Karate World Cup.
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Japan Dominates as Spectacular and Historic Karate World Cup Wraps Up in Pamplona
2024-11-24
The 2024 Karate World Cup concluded in Pamplona, Spain, after three days of memorable competition showcasing the best karate in the world. Japan emerged as the dominant nation, topping the medal table with three gold medals, while Egypt claimed a landmark victory in Male Team Kumite.
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Mitchell Durham (AUS): The Future of Karate in Australia is Extremely Bright
2024-11-23
Australia competed at the Karate World Cup, the biggest Karate event of the year in the Male Team Kumite category. Leading the team was Mitchell Durham, Australian Karate star and top representative of Karate’s progress in the country.
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History Made in Pamplona as Finalists Set After Thrilling Day at Karate World Cup
2024-11-23
The second day of the 2024 Karate World Cup in Pamplona delivered memorable moments of the best Karate with finalists confirmed in all categories. Portugal and Japan in Female Team Kata, Japan and the United States in Female Team Kumite, Turkiye and Japan in Male Team Kata, and Iran and Egypt in Male Team Kumite will clash for the coveted Karate World Cup trophy.
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WKF President Highlights Level of Refereeing at 2024 Karate World Cup
2024-11-23
All the referees officiating at the Karate World Cup gathered in Pamplona, Spain one last time before the start of the competition at the Referee Briefing of the event. The meeting, held on Thursday, brought together all 86 referees selected for the competition, ensuring thorough preparation for the challenges ahead.
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