| Country | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Egypt | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Turkey | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| France | 2 | 0 | 3 |
The worldwide popularity of karate has been criticised for its exclusion from the Paris 2024 Olympic programme. Recognised and respected on all five continents, and practised by people of all ages and backgrounds, it was undoubtedly one of the most significant absences from the last Olympic Games.
The conclusion of the Paris 2024 has brought renewed attention to a decision that has baffled fans, athletes, and the global sports community: the exclusion of karate. This move is particularly surprising given karate's successful debut at the Tokyo 2020, where it captivated millions worldwide.
Istanbul Aydin University from Turkiye topped the medal table of the Karate event at the 2024 European University Games held in Debrecen-Miskolc, Hungary from 16-18 July.
On 6 October 2023, Palestinian karate champion Mais Elbostami went to bed thrilled after winning a competition in the Gaza Strip. She awoke the next day to a different world.
Tokyo 2020 champion, former Spanish karateka Sandra Sanchez is not happy with her sport being out of Olympic Games after the Tokyo Games.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinos has described guarantees for Olympic sports to feature at the major continental multi-sport events as "nonsense", claiming it leaves others facing "discrimination".
Jordan clinched the men's team kumite title after beating Egypt in a gripping final on the concluding day of the Karate World Championships here.
By Geoff Berkeley at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena
Egypt's Abdalla Abdelaziz broke Hungarian hearts with a dramatic victory over home favourite Gabor Harspataki on a pulsating day of competition at the Karate World Championships here.
Multiple world champions Antonio Diaz of Venezuela and Douglas Brose of Brazil have been re-elected on to the World Karate Federation Athletes' Commission following a vote here.
By Geoff Berkeley at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinos has said he is resistant to creating a separate Para Karate World Championships despite a big increase in participation.
Japan have carved out the chance of completing a women's kata and kumite team double here after another successful day at the Karate World Championships.
By Geoff Berkeley at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena
The Russian Karate Federation has claimed that athletes from the country had received "warmth" from "most" nations during the World Championships here.