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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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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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Follow Day 1 of #Karate1Casablanca LIVE
2024-05-31
The 2024 Karate 1 Premier League event kicked off in Casablanca on Friday, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of intense Karate competition. The last event of the season will crown the new Grand Winners in all the categories.
READ MOREWKF President Stresses Progress of Judging in Karate at Referee Briefing of #Karate1Casablanca
2024-05-31
The Referee Briefing for the 2024 Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca set the stage for the event starting this Friday and stated the advancements of judging at Karate events around the world. Headed by WKF Referee Commission Chairman Javier Escalante, the meeting was attended by WKF President Antonio Espinós and Morocco Karate Federation President Mohamed Mouktabil. The discussions were managed by WKF Referee Commission Secretary Fariba Madani.
READ MOREGrand Winners Crowned on Day 1 of Karate 1 Premier League Casablanca
2024-05-31
The 2024 Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca kicked off with an exciting first day, crowning the Grand Winners in all but one of the categories at stake. These prestigious accolades recognise the best of the best in each division. Abdalla Abdelaziz of Egypt, Moldir Zhangbyrbay of Kazakhstan, Maho Ono of Japan, Reem Khamis of Germany, and Youssef Badawy of Egypt were crowned as the new Grand Winners.
READ MOREOfficials' Support Highlighted at Opening Ceremony of PKF Senior Championships in Uruguay
2024-05-30
The opening ceremony of the PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, celebrated the growth of karate in the Americas. Uruguay?s National Secretary of Sports, Sebastián Bauzá, attended the ceremony, underscoring the support from both national and regional officials.
READ MOREProgress of Refereeing Marked at PKF Senior Championships in Uruguay
2024-05-29
The Referee Briefing for the PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, was a key event in showcasing the WKF's and PKF's commitment to improving refereeing standards in karate. The meeting was led by WKF Referee Commission Chairman Javier Escalante and PKF Referee Commission Chairman Héctor Arena and had WKF President Antonio Espinós and PKF President José García Maañón in attendance.
READ MOREKarate's Progress in the Americas at Heart of PKF Executive Committee Meeting in Uruguay
2024-05-29
The Executive Committee of the Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) convened during the PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The meeting was chaired by PKF President José García Maañón, with WKF President Antonio Espinós in attendance, and served to review the state of the sport in the Americas.
READ MOREPKF Women's Congress in Punta del Este Sets Landmark Event for Women in Karate of America
2024-05-27
The PKF Women's Congress, held during the PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, marked a significant milestone in the promotion of women's participation in karate across the Americas. The meeting, which attracted 35 participants from 9 countries, was chaired by PKF Women's Commission Chairman Mónica Irungaray and PKF President José García Maañón.
READ MORENew Grand Winners to Be Crowned at Karate 1 Premier League Season Finale in Casablanca
2024-05-27
The city of Casablanca is set to host the final event of the 2024 Karate 1 Premier League this weekend, marking the culmination of an exhilarating season. After thrilling competitions in Paris, Antalya, and Cairo, the world’s top karatekas will converge in Morocco to vie for the gold medals and the prestigious title of Grand Winner in their respective categories.
READ MOREThrilling Finale at PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este Crowns Top Teams and Para-Karate Champions
2024-05-27
The final day of the PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este was a showcase of top-tier karate, with team competitions and para-karate divisions taking centre stage. The day concluded with the crowning of the best teams in the continent and the qualification of representatives for the World Team Championships in Pamplona 2024. Here’s a detailed look at the results from each category.
READ MOREPKF Congress in Punta del Este Highlights Progress of Karate and Sets Stage for Future Events in America
2024-05-27
The Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) held its Congress in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on the occasion of the PKF Senior Championships. The meeting was presided over by PKF President José García Maañón and had the World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós in attendance.
READ MOREDay 2 of the PKF Senior Championships Crowns New Continental Champions
2024-05-25
The second day of the 2024 PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, saw six new champions being crowned, showcasing a high level of skill and competition. Favourites Thomas Scott and Vinicius Figueira and first-timers Hana Furumoto-Deshaies and Juan Camilo Fernandez were among the winners of the day. Here’s a recap of the day's highlights:
READ MOREPKF Senior Championships Day 1: USA Leads with Three Gold Medals
2024-05-24
The first day of the PKF Senior Championships kicked off with spectacular performances as the first new continental champions in six categories were crowned. The United States led the medal tally, clinching three gold medals. Here's a detailed look at the winners of each category:
READ MOREAll you need to know about 2024 PKF Senior Championships
2024-05-21
The 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships will be held this week in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Scheduled from May 23 to 26, the PKF Senior Championships will crown the new kings and queens of Karate in the Americas. The event will be even more thrilling as it will qualify the Pan American representatives to participate in the World Team Championships to be held in Pamplona, Spain later this year.
READ MOREFinal Day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña Crowns U14 Champions
2024-05-20
The final day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, concluded with thrilling matches in the U14 category. Young karatekas from around the world showcased their skills, determination, and Karate values, resulting in a memorable day of competition. Here are the highlights and winners of each U14 category.
READ MORECadet Winners Crowned on Day 3 of the Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña:
2024-05-19
Day 3 of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain saw intense competition as the winners in the cadet categories were crowned. With outstanding performances and thrilling bouts, the future of karate looks bright as showcase in the massive event in A Coruña.
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