Growing influence of women in PKF's leading positions

The increasing prominence of women in Karate was celebrated this past weekend during the 2023 PKF Senior Championships. The PKF’s leading women gathered in Costa Rica, showing the growing influence of women in international Karate managing positions.

PKF Congress and Executive Committee review progress of Karate in America

The progress of Karate in the Americas was on top of the agenda of the Congress and Executive Committee meetings of the Pan-American Karate Federation (PKF). The gatherings were held in Costa Rica on the eve of the 2023 PKF Senior Championships.

New head of Mediterranean Karate Federations Union appointed

The Congress of the Mediterranean Karate Federations Union (MKFU) was held this past weekend in Tunis, on the eve of the 2023 Mediterranean Karate Championships. The President and Executive Committee members of the organisation were elected at the meeting.

WKF expands global TV distribution with far-reaching agreement

The World Karate Federation has signed a far-reaching agreement with US-based platform CSI Entertainment (Fight Sports Channel) to distribute Karate’s biggest events worldwide.

WKF President honours Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation President Aun Pornmoniroth

WKF President Antonio Espinós honoured Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Karate National Federation of the country Aun Pornmoniroth at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh.

WKF mourns passing of Karate icon Fumio Demura

The WKF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Karate icon and renowned master Fumio Demura.

Progress of Karate and new competition formats discussed at WKF Executive Committee meeting

The Executive Committee of the World Karate Federation met Tuesday to discuss the success of the sport and explore upcoming projects and new formats of competition.

North American Karate Federation launched

The North American Karate Federation (NAKF) was officially unveiled early this month as the presidents of the National Federations of Canada, Mexico and the United States signed the agreement to create the regional organisation.

WKF Vice President makes substantial contribution to success of Guardian Girls Global Karate Project

Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” has received a remarkable impulse after obtaining a donation from WKF Vice President Nasser Alrazooqi.

WKF Anti-doping Outreach shows learning can be fun on Play True Day #OnePlayTrueTeam

In honour of Play True Day 2023, the WKF is inviting the global Karate community to take part in the digital campaign by creating a Play True Frame, thus pledging support for Anti-doping.

World Karate Federation and UNAOC join forces to promote 'One Humanity' campaign

The World Karate Federation (WKF) is pleased to announce a collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to promote the "One Humanity" campaign, which calls for solidarity, compassion, and unity in the face of discrimination and divisiveness.

WKF joins celebrations of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The World Karate Federation joined the celebrations on April 6 on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), to showcase the power of sport to produce changes in society and to demonstrate the strength of the Karate values.

WKF President welcomes ANOCA President to WKF Headquarters

WKF President Antonio Espinós met Friday with the President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and IOC member Mustapha Berraf at the Headquarters of the World Karate Federation in Madrid (Spain).

Spanish officials visit EKF Senior Championships in Guadalajara

Karate’s influence in the Spanish sports ecosystem was showcased this past weekend as top regional and national authorities visited the 2023 EKF Senior Championships in Guadalajara.

WKF hosts Olympic Solidarity Karate course in Armenia

An Olympic Solidarity Karate course was held in Armenia to continue the progress of the sport in the country.