World Championships Senior
Official Draw for the Karate World Cup Unveils Thrilling Matchups
2024-10-21
The highly anticipated Official Draw for the Karate World Cup took place today in Madrid, Spain. Held at a live event and streamed on the World Karate Federation (WKF) YouTube channel, the Official Draw has set the stage for one of the most prestigious events in the sport.
CLICK HERE to watch the live-streaming of the Official Draw on the WKF YouTube channel.
WKF CEO Sara Wolff conducted the ceremony, with WKF Organising Committee chairperson Esteban Pérez and the representative of Sportdata, the official scoring service provider, Roland Breiteneider, joining on-site.
Narrated by WKF commentator Billy Brennan, the live event was honoured by the participation of four of the biggest Karate stars in the world who joined remotely to discuss each of the competition’s four categories. Antonio Diaz of Venezuela analysed the match-ups in Male Team Kata, while Anzhelika Terliuga of Ukraine shared her expertise on Female Team Kumite. Sakura Kokumai from the United States provided insights on Female Team Kata, and Douglas Brose of Brazil gave his perspective on the Male Team Kumite category.
With the draw now complete, all 80 participating teams know the path they will have to navigate to become the next Karate World Cup champions. The group distribution revealed today promises thrilling encounters in every category, from the early eliminations to the finals.
In Male and Female Team Kata, the draw has delivered several intriguing early match-ups. This is the group distribution in Male and Female Team Kata.
The Male and Female Team Kumite categories are set to deliver some of the most dynamic and explosive bouts of the tournament. This is the group distribution in Male and Female Team Kumite.
The Best Karate in the World Comes to Pamplona
The Karate World Cup, which will take place from November 22 to 24 in Pamplona, Spain, brings together the best karate teams from around the world. With 43 countries representing all five continents, the event is a true celebration of karate’s global reach.
The event’s unprecedented scale and the diversity of talent ensure that it will be a landmark moment for the sport. Fans from around the world will be able to follow every moment, with live coverage on the WKF YouTube channel, from the eliminations to the medal bouts.
CLICK HERE to watch the live-streaming of the Official Draw on the WKF YouTube channel.