Inclusivity of Karate highlighted as Para-Karate athletes shine in Porec

The universality of Karate is being highlighted this week in Porec (Croatia) as Para-Karate athletes participate in the WKF Youth Training Camp for the first time.

Spain top medal table of Para-Karate at Virtus Global Games

The Virtus Global Games are being held in Vichy (France) with Para-Karate included for the first time in the sports programme. The most important event for elite athletes with intellectual impairments, the 2023 Virtus Global Games showcased Para-Karate’s great added value to multi-sport events.

All you need to know about Para-Karate at Virtus Global Games

Para-Karate will be making its debut at the Virtus Global Games to be held next week in Vichy (France). Here is all you need to know about the event:

Para Karate added to Virtus Global Games

The 2023 edition of the Virtus Global Games will have Para-Karate as one of the disciplines included in the sports programme of the event.

WKF attends IPC's Extraordinary General Assembly and Membership Gathering

WKF Vice President and Commissioner for Para-Karate Wolfgang Weigert participated in the Extraordinary General Assembly and Membership Gathering of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Development of Para-Karate emphasised at high-level meetings

WKF Para-Karate representatives met with officials of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to discuss the progress of Para-Karate. The development of Para-Karate was also further showcased with the inclusion of the sport in the Virtus’ Global Games 2023.

United States top medal table of Pan American Championships

The 2022 Pan American Karate Championships concluded in Curacao with a celebration of the many values of Karate. The United States finished on top of the medal table of the tournament that crowned the new kings and queens of the sport in the Americas.

Turkey head medal table of 2022 EKF Senior Championships

Turkish karatekas succeeded in the 2022 European Senior Karate Championships being held in Gaziantep (Turkey). The event concluded Sunday with the crowning of the best teams in the continent.

Turkish karatekas and Anzhelika Terliuga triumph in #EuroKarate2022

The first day of finals of the 2022 European Karate Championships concluded with a demonstration of the strength of Turkish karatekas. Serap Ozcelik Arapoglu - who led the host nation to an impressive gold medal count - Anzhelika Terliuga of Ukraine, and Sandra Sanchez of Spain were among the heroes of the day.

Para-Karate athletes inspire on Day 3 of #EuroKarate2022

Para-Karate took the stage on the third day of the competition of the 2022 European Karate Championships. The karatekas participating in the categories of athletes with disabilities gave a demonstration of resilience and strength to overcome even the hardest challenges.

Joni Tophuria showcases many values of Para-Karate

The third day of the competition at the 2022 European Karate Championships put Para-Karate in the spotlight. Para-Karate athletes such as Joni Tophuria demonstrated the many values of the sport and showcased the enthusing effects of Karate on people with disabilities.

#KarateValues: Schoolmates and World Champions Olivia Kakosy and Petra Karpati eye Para-Karate success in Budapest 2023

Meet Hungary’s Olivia Kakosy and Petra Karpati, Para-Karate World Champions, schoolmates, and favourites to shine at home at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.

Egypt's Para-Karate athletes send inspiring message of love and Karate Values

Meet Muhammad Al-Laqani and Fatima Mahmoud of Egypt.

Daniela Topic shows strength of #KarateValues as she shines in Para-Karate competition of #KarateDubai2021

The Para-Karate competition of the 2021 Karate World Senior Championships was an inspirational showcase of the power of will.

Para-Karate and team competitions take spotlight in final day of #KarateDubai2021

The 2021 Karate World Senior Championships end Sunday. The last day of the competition will have the Para-Karate tournament and team categories taking the stage.