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A year full of KARATE
Plenty of excitement in 2024
The revamped Karate 1-Premier League, the increasingly popular Karate 1-Series A and Karate 1-Youth League, the always thrilling continental championships, and Karate's impactful presence in multi-sport events, together with the age-group World Championships will be among the highlights of the year. 2024 will conclude with the historic first edition of the World Team Championships, which are set to open a new era for the sport.
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The Karate world made history when the sport succeeded with its Olympic debut in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Learn everything you need to know about Karate's Olympic debut and the WKF's Olympic campaign: #KarateSpirit
Guardian Girls Global Karate Project
The World Karate Federation (WKF), the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have joined forces to launch the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project.
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WKF mourns passing of Karate Icon Mike Billman
2024-07-14
The world of Karate mourns the passing of Mike Billman, a true trailblazer in the world of karate. An icon of the sport and a highly respected personality of Karate, Mr Billman passed away this week at the age of 78.
READ MOREWKF World Ranking Update: Karate Stars Headline Ranking Before Summer Break
2024-07-10
As the summer break approaches, the World Karate Federation (WKF) World Ranking highlights the most successful karate athletes of the season so far, based on their performances in major events. The next significant event in the senior divisions is the Karate 1-Series A in Salzburg, scheduled from September 13 to 15. Here is a detailed look at the current leaders in each category.
READ MOREJamaican Women Empowered at Guardian Girls Karate Seminar in Kingston
2024-07-08
A successful Guardian Girls Karate seminar was held last week in Kingston, Jamaica as part of the global expansion of Karate's initiative against gender-based violence.
READ MOREWKF President Antonio Espins Celebrates Support of Karate in Porec with Meeting with City Mayor Loris Persuric
2024-07-04
The World Karate Federation (WKF) President, Antonio Espinos met with the Mayor of Porec, Loris Persuric, during the 2024 Karate 1-Youth League. The meeting, also attended by Croatian Karate Union President and WKF Assistant General Secretary Davor Cipek, underscored the strong support from local and national institutions in Croatia for karate events.
READ MOREOfficial Presentation of the 2024 Karate World Cup - National Team Championships in Madrid
2024-07-03
The Higher Sports Council of Spain (CSD) headquarters in Madrid hosted Tuesday the official presentation of the 2024 Karate World Cup - National Team Championships. The event was attended by WKF Senior Advisor Francisco Alegrete, Spanish Karate Federation President and WKF Executive Committee Member Antonio Moreno, CSD Sports General Director Fernando Molinero, and the Councillor for Culture, Sport, and Tourism of the Government of Navarre, Rebeca Esnaola. Members of the Spanish national karate team also participated in the event.
READ MOREWKF President Antonio Espins Meets with Karate India Organisation President Bharat Sharma in Madrid
2024-07-02
The World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinos welcomed Bharat Sharma, President of the Karate India Organisation (KIO) to the WKF headquarters in Madrid. This significant meeting marks a pivotal step in strengthening the ties between the WKF and KIO, focusing on the future of karate in India.
READ MOREThrilling Final Day Wraps Up Memorable 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Porec
2024-07-01
The final day of the 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Porec, Croatia, showcased the talents of young karatekas in the U14 categories and put a golden finishing touch to a memorable event. Here's a detailed look at the winners of each category.
READ MOREThrilling Performances Highlight Day 3 of Karate 1-Youth League in Porec
2024-06-30
Day 3 of the 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Porec, Croatia, saw cadet categories take centre stage. With fierce competition and stunning performances, young karatekas from around the world showcased their skills. Here are the highlights from each category:
READ MOREJunior Up-and-Coming Karate Stars Shine on Second Day of Karate 1-Youth League in Porec
2024-06-29
The second day of the Karate 1-Youth League in Porec showcased the remarkable talents of junior athletes. Each category displayed fierce competition and outstanding skill. Here's a rundown of the winners and their achievements.
READ MOREThrilling First Day at 2024 Karate 1-Youth League in Porec
2024-06-28
The 2024 Karate 1-Youth League kicked off in Porec, Croatia, with an electrifying start as the U21 categories took the stage. Young karatekas from around the globe displayed their skills, determination, and values, setting the tone for an exciting competition ahead. Here are the highlights of the first day's winners in each category.
READ MOREWKF General Secretary Meets with Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria to Discuss Progress of Karate
2024-06-27
World Karate Federation (WKF) General Secretary Toshihisa Nagura met with the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria Kazuyoshi Matsunaga at the WKF Secretary General's office in Tokyo to analyse ways to develop the sport further worldwide.
READ MOREWKF President Attends Closing Ceremony of WKF Youth Camp 2024 in Porec
2024-06-27
The 16th edition of the WKF Youth Camp concluded with a magnificent closing ceremony in Porec (Croatia), marking the end of three days of one of the most popular youth Karate events in the world. The closing ceremony was headlined by WKF President Antonio Espinos who highlighted the success of the event and the popularity of the sport among youngsters.
READ MOREList of Qualified and Confirmed Teams for the 2024 Karate World Cup Announced
2024-06-26
The World Karate Federation (WKF) today revealed the list of 68 qualified and confirmed teams to take part in the highly anticipated 2024 Karate World Cup. This announcement brings excitement and anticipation as fans worldwide look forward to the prestigious event scheduled to be held in Pamplona, Spain from November 22 to 24.
READ MOREWorld Team Championships Rebranded as Karate World Cup
2024-06-24
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced that the World Team Championships will be denominated "Karate World Cup". The decision, ratified by the WKF Executive Committee at the last meeting, marks a strategic move to enhance the event's recognition and clarity.
READ MOREWKF President Antonio Espins Attends Inauguration of Second International Clinic Sandra Sanchez
2024-06-24
The second edition of the International Clinic Sandra Sanchez was officially inaugurated at the Polideportivo 1o de Mayo sports hall in Talavera de la Reina. The prestigious event was organised by Olympic Games gold medallist and two-time world champion Sandra Sanchez, alongside former national coach Jesus del Moral, and had WKF President Antonio Espinos in attendance.
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