Coaches, team staff members and WKF officials gathered for a meeting led by World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós ahead of the start of Karate World Cup in Pamplona, Spain. The event, held ahead of the year’s biggest karate competition, focused on fine-tuning the organisational, behavioural, and competitive elements of the tournament.

As the most prestigious karate event on the calendar, the Karate World Cup attracts the sport’s finest athletes and fans around the globe looking forward to witnessing the excitement of the team competition.

During the meeting, discussions centred on maintaining the exceptional standards that the Karate World Championships is known for. Key topics included effective coaching practices, fair play, and strategies to showcase karate’s global appeal.

WKF President Antonio Espinós said:

“Coaches are vital to the success of the Karate World Cup. Their dedication guarantees the high level of competition fans expect, and we are proud to attest that coaches strive to showcase and expand the values of our sport. This event not only brings together the best teams in the world but also highlights karate’s popularity and global reach. The thrill of team competition is a unique experience, and we are committed to making it unforgettable.”

Top picture: From left to right: WKF Organising Commission chairman Esteban Perez, WKF Referee Commission chairman Javier Escalante, WKF Technical Commission Mohamed Elhosieny, WKF President Antonio Espinós, WKF Vice President and Sport Commissioner Gunnar Nordahl, WKF Technical Commission member Dominique Sigillo, WKF Rules and Ranking Commission member Luca Valdesi, and WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek.