Luxembourg Dominates 2024 Small States of Europe Karate Championships in Monaco

WKF Official Samantha Desciderio Joins Mexican Olympic Committee Executive Committee

WKF Women's Commission Drives Initiatives for Greater Gender Representation in Karate

WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek Represents Karate at the 2024 IF Forum in Lausanne

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WORLD KARATE FEDERATION COUNTRIES

President: Antonio Espinós

Website: www.wkf.net

Email: wkf@wkf.net

Federation members: 199

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ASIAN KARATE FEDERATION

President: Major General Nasser Alrazooqi

Website: http://asiankaratefederation.net/

Email: akfpresidentoffice@gmail.com

Federation members: 44

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EUROPEAN KARATE FEDERATION

President: Antonio Espinós

Website: www.europeankaratefederation.net

Email: ekf@ekf.net

Federation members: 54

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PANAMERICAN KARATE FEDERATION

President: José García Maañón

Website: http://www.pkfkarate.com/

Email: karate@fibertel.com.ar, jose.garciamaanon@fibertel.com.ar

Federation members: 39

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AFRICAN KARATE FEDERATION

President: Mohamed Tahar Mesbahi

Website: www.africakarate.com/

Email: ufakpresident@gmail.com

Federation members: 50

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OCEANIAN KARATE FEDERATION

President: Michael Kassis

Website: http://www.okf.auskarate.com

Email: president@akf.com.au

Federation members: 12

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Luxembourg Dominates 2024 Small States of Europe Karate Championships in Monaco

The 2024 Small States of Europe Karate Championships (SSEKC) concluded this week with Luxembourg securing the top spot on the medal table. Held for the first time in Monaco, the event drew over 200 athletes from all nine participating countries of the Small States of Europe, marking a significant moment in the region’s karate history.

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WKF Official Samantha Desciderio Joins Mexican Olympic Committee Executive Committee

World Karate Federation Executive Committee member Samantha Desciderio was appointed to the Mexican Olympic Committee’s Executive Committee after the organisation's elections on October 28.

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WKF Women's Commission Drives Initiatives for Greater Gender Representation in Karate

The Women’s Commission of the World Karate Federation (WKF) has taken significant steps towards enhancing female representation and influence within karate. Following the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Venice-Jesolo, the commission led by Chairperson Sarah Wennerstrom (Sweden), with members Fariba Madani (USA) and Rosanna Kassis (Australia), conducted several meetings to expand opportunities and increase the number of women in key karate roles.

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WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek Represents Karate at the 2024 IF Forum in Lausanne

WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek attended the 2024 International Federation (IF) Forum held in Lausanne, Switzerland, representing the World Karate Federation. The IF Forum, organized by SportAccord, brought together over 425 delegates from across the sporting world to discuss and shape the future of global sports. Key topics of this year’s forum included the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), anti-doping measures, athlete health, and governance within sports, among others.

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WKF Championing Clean Sport Through Anti-Doping Education Outreach Activity at World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

A successful Anti-Doping Education outreach activity was held in Venice-Jesolo, Italy at the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in a dynamic showcase of dedication to integrity in sports.

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Successful 18th Edition of Polish Open Celebrates Popularity of Karate in Europe

The city of Bielsko-Biala hosted the 18th edition of the Polish Open. The event gathered no less than 2,000 competitors from 32 countries, a testament to the popularity of the sport and the great recognition of the event amongst the Karate community worldwide.

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Progress of Karate 1 Events Outlined at High-Profile Meeting in Venice-Jesolo

Representatives from the World Karate Federation (WKF) met with the hosts of Karate 1 events to review the progress of the current edition of Karate’s first-class series of events and plan for the 2025 season. The meetings took place during the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Venice-Jesolo.

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WKF President Honours FIJLKAM and Davide Benetello for Memorable 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

The 2024 World Cadet, Junior, & U21 Karate Championships concluded successfully in Venice-Jesolo, leaving a lasting impression on the global karate community as one of the most exceptional and memorable Karate events of its kind. WKF President Antonio Espinós praised the outstanding work of FIJLKAM and the President of its Karate sector Davide Benetello for hosting a Karate event to remember.

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WKF Commissions Convene at 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships to Drive Karate's Progress

The World Karate Federation (WKF) Commissions gathered during the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, to review and assess the sport's progress across various areas. The meetings focused on ensuring that karate's development reaches every aspect of the sport and maintains its growth and global appeal.

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Second Executive Committee Meeting in Venice-Jesolo Reviews Olympic Prospects of Karate

The World Karate Federation (WKF) held its second meeting Executive Committee during the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Venice-Jesolo, Italy. The meeting was led by WKF President Antonio Espinós, with all committee members on-site present, including Davide Benetello, Executive Committee member and President of FIJLKAM’s Karate sector.

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European Karate Federation Executive Committee Meets During World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

The European Karate Federation (EKF) Executive Committee convened during the World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Venice-Jesolo, Italy. The meeting was chaired by EKF and WKF President Antonio Espinós, with most of the committee members in attendance due to their presence at the event in Italy.

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2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships Officially Opened with a Spectacular Ceremony

The 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships was officially unveiled Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony in Venice-Jesolo, Italy. Representatives from 113 countries gathered for the event, which celebrated the unity and spirit of karate on a global stage.

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WKF Athletes Commission Focuses on Athlete Representation at Meeting During 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

The WKF Athletes Commission held an important meeting today in Venice-Jesolo during the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships. The meeting, chaired by WKF Athletes Commission Chairperson and WKF Executive Committee member Davide Benetello, included the presence of WKF President Antonio Espinós and all commission members.

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WKF Executive Committee Highlights Progress of Karate Ahead of 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Italy

The Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation (WKF) convened today in Jesolo-Venice, Italy, just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships. The meeting was led by WKF President Antonio Espinós and Davide Benetello, President of the Karate sector of FIJLKAM, the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts.

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Karate's Global Appeal Emphasized at WKF Congress Ahead of 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

The World Karate Federation (WKF) Congress convened Tuesday in Venice-Jesolo, Italy, bringing together representatives from 85 national federations spanning all five continents. This plenary session, held on the eve of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior, & U21 Championships, highlighted the global influence of karate and the development of the sport around the world.

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