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On the score of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) to be celebrated on April 6, The World Karate Federation is joining forces with other organisations such as Peace and Sport to showcase the positive power of sport for peace and social inclusion. 

WKF deeply saddened following the passing of Yrsa Ranki

The World Karate Federation is deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. Yrsa Ranki, WKF and EKF Executive Committee member. 

EKF Official appointed head of Ukraine's State Agency of Sports

EKF Executive Committee member Sergii Levchuk has been appointed chief of Ukraine’s State Agency of Sports.

Karate's medical commissions discuss athletes' safety

The chairpersons of the Medical Commissions of all five Continental Federations met in Salzburg (Austria) this past weekend together with the Chairman of the WKF Medical Commission Dr. Rafael Arriaza to discuss a number of relevant health and safety issues including athletes’ well-being at Karate events. 

WKF mourns passing of international referee Hatem Fathy

It is with great sadness that the WKF learned of the passing of Hatem Fathy, international referee from Egypt. 

African Karate Federation sets roadmap for progress of sport in continent

The African Karate Federation (UFAK) celebrated its General Assembly and Executive Committee meetings to analyse the situation of the sport in the continent and to discuss the future of Karate in the region. 

WKF Vice President honoured with Order of Rising Sun of Japan

WKF First Vice President José García Maañón received “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” for his contribution to the development of Karate in Argentina and for his involvement in strengthening the relationships between Japan and Argentina. 

EKF and WKF President Antonio Espinós meets European National Federations in Budapest

EKF and WKF President Antonio Espinós sat with the representatives of the European National Federations participating in the 2020 EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Budapest (Hungary) to celebrate the unity of European Karate. 

Development of Karate highlighted at high-profile meeting in Budapest

EKF and WKF President Antonio Espinós met President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee Krisztián Kulcsár and former President of Hungary and member of the International Olympic Committee Pal Schmitt in Budapest. The progress of Karate in the country was discussed at the meeting that also had the participation of Hungarian Karate Federation President János Mészáros. 

EKF Executive Committee discusses roadmap for historic year

The Executive Committee of the European Karate Federation gathered today in Budapest (Hungary) to discuss the thrilling future of the sport. 

WKF Commissions outline plans for future of Karate

The thrilling future of Karate was on top of the agenda of the meetings of WKF Commissions this week in Paris (France) 

Stanislav Horuna among the final top ten to The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019

Karate Star Stanislav Horuna has made it to the final round of The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019 contest. The top ten athletes with most votes continue now in the competition. The Karate representative takes the second place with the second most number of votes received thus far. 

WKF President celebrates progress of Karate in Africa in visit to Mali

WKF President Antonio Espinós travelled to Mali where he met President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and the main sports authorities in the country to discuss the development of Karate in the region, in the light of the UFAK West Region Karate Championships. 

Stanislav Horuna nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019

Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine is Karates candidate to The World Games Athlete of the Year 2019. The Ukrainian Karate Star has been nominated by the WKF to be the best athlete of 2019 of all the sports in The World Games programme. The winner will be decided by public vote.

WKF mourns passing of Dominique Ondze

The World Karate Federation is deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Dominique Ondze. A loyal member of the Karate family, Mr. Ondze acted as president of the Congo national Federation.