The Karate 1-Series A Salzburg is set to be a pivotal event in the 2024 karate calendar. Taking place from September 13 to 15, this competition marks the final stop of the Karate 1-Series A season. With the Karate World Cup looming, this event offers athletes one of their last chances to sharpen their skills and improve their standings ahead of the year’s biggest competition.

Building on the success of previous Series A events in Athens and Larnaca, the Salzburg tournament promises to be a major highlight. Over 1,300 athletes from 78 countries have registered for this event, making it one of the largest karate competitions of 2024. This is a significant increase in participation compared to the earlier stops of the season, where 900 athletes competed in Athens and 800 participated in Larnaca.

Salzburg’s rich history with karate tournaments adds extra excitement to the upcoming event. The city last hosted a Karate 1-Series A event in 2019, when over 1,800 athletes from 98 countries competed. Salzburg has been a regular host of major karate events, including Karate 1-Premier League competitions from 2014 to 2016 and additional Series A events in 2017 and 2018.

This year’s competition carries added significance because it is the final opportunity for athletes to fine-tune their techniques before the highly anticipated Karate World Cup. As the last event of the season before the Karate World Cup, the top 32 karatekas in each category are allowed to compete in Salzburg, making the stakes even higher for the karatekas.

The event not only showcases the sport's top talent but also highlights the growing global appeal of karate, bringing together karatekas from all corners of the world in Salzburg as the countdown to the Karate World Cup continues.

2024 KARATE 1-SERIES A SALZBURG