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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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PKF 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 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.
READ MOREWKF Presidents Discussed Karate at Games of Small States of Europe with SSEKF Executive Committee in Zadar
2024-05-19
The World Karate Federation (WKF) and European Karate Federation (EKF) President Antonio Espinós met with the Executive Committee of the Small States of Europe Karate Federation (SSEKF) in Zadar, Croatia. The main point on the agenda for the meeting was to discuss the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) in Andorra in 2025.
READ MOREThrilling Finishes Mark Day 2 of Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña
2024-05-18
The second day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, saw young karatekas from over 70 countries compete for glory. Thousands of participants showcased their skills, with the Junior categories taking the stage. Here’s a detailed look at the winners in the junior categories.
READ MOREEgyptian Athletes Shine on Day One of Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña
2024-05-17
The first day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, showcased incredible talent from young karatekas worldwide. Egyptian athletes emerged as the day's standout performers, clinching five gold medals in a display of skill and determination.
READ MOREWKF President Antonio Espinós Convenes with Referee Commission in A Coruña to Elevate Karate Standards
2024-05-16
In a significant stride towards refining the global landscape of karate competitions, the World Karate Federation (WKF) President, Antonio Espinós, presided over a pivotal meeting with the members of the WKF Referee Commission in A Coruña (Spain)
READ MOREAll you need to know about 2024 Karate 1 Youth League A Coruna
2024-05-16
The second event of the season of Karate’s most massive event for youngsters is held in A Coruna (Spain) from May 16 to 19. Thousands of promising karatekas will gather in A Coruna for a tournament to highlight the strength of Karate at young ages.
READ MOREKarate family mourns passing of pioneer and coaching icon Antonio Oliva
2024-05-14
The world of karate mourns the loss of one of its most esteemed figures, Antonio Oliva. With his passing, the Spanish and international karate community bids farewell to a true legend whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of karate worldwide.
READ MOREItalian Success Puts Golden Finishing Touch to Memorable 2024 EKF Senior Championships
2024-05-12
The concluding day of the 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar, Croatia, showcased the dominance of Italian karatekas as they claimed the top spot in the Male Team Kumite category, securing the gold medal and the title of the best male team in Europe. Turkiye topped the final medal table of the sensational and memorable event being held this week in Zadar, Croatia.
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