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
WORLD KARATE FEDERATION COUNTRIES
President: Antonio Espinós
Website: www.wkf.net
Email: wkf@wkf.net
Federation members: 199
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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STRUCTURE NEWS
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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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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MORESuccessful 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.
READ MOREProgress 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MORESecond 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.
READ MOREEuropean 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.
READ MORE2024 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREWKF 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.
READ MOREKarate'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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