NEXT-EVENTS
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.
#KarateSpirit
#KarateSpirit
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.
NEWS
High-Ranked Officials Attend Karate 1-Premier League Awards Ceremony in Casablanca
2024-07-05
The 2024 Karate 1-Premier League season concluded with a grand awarding ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco. The event celebrated the medallists of the competition, marking the closing event of a thrilling karate season and was graced by high-ranking officials, including WKF President Antonio Espinós, Morocco Karate Federation President Mohamed Mouktabil, President of the Association of African Sports Confederations UCSA Major General Ahmed Nasser, and Governor of the District Prefecture of Casablanca-Anfa Aziz Dadas
Spectacular Grand Winners Gala Ceremony Honours Karate's Best of the Best in Casablanca
2024-06-05
The Grand Winners Gala Ceremony took place in Casablanca, Morocco, on Sunday, celebrating the new Grand Winners of the Karate 1-Premier League in a spectacular and first-class event.
READ MOREAbdel Ali Jina Wins First Medal for Morocco at Home Event
2024-06-02
Abdel Ali Jina, Morocco’s most promising karateka, made history by winning the first medal for the host country at the 2024 Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca. Jina secured the bronze medal, adding another accolade to his impressive career.
READ MORENew Grand Winners Prevail in Thrilling Final Day of Karate 1-Premier League Casablanca
2024-06-02
The final day of the 2024 Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca marked the end of the season of Karate 1-Premier League, crowning the gold medallists in all categories and introducing new heroes to the sport. Newly proclaimed Grand Winners such as Abdalla Abdelaziz, Hiromu Hashimoto, Maho Ono, Elena Quirici, Valentina Toro, Kakeru Nishiyama prevailed as well as heroes of the sport such as Li Gong and Yorgelis Salazar.
READ MOREKakeru Nishiyama: Grand Winner, Kata hero and Firefighter Extraordinaire
2024-06-01
Kakeru Nishiyama of Japan has solidified his status as one of the top Male Kata athletes, winning his second consecutive Grand Winner award at the Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca this week. This season, Nishiyama has demonstrated unparalleled skill and consistency, clinching gold at all three events and qualifying for the final of #Karate1Casablanca on Sunday.
READ MOREKarate at Its Best on Day 2 of Karate 1 Premier League Casablanca as Last Grand Winners Crowned
2024-06-01
The second day of the 2024 Karate 1 Premier League in Casablanca concluded with the crowning of the Grand Winners in all remaining categories. These athletes have proven themselves to be the best of the best, solidifying their positions at the top of the sport.
READ MOREFollow 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 MORE#KARATELIFE VIDEOS
#KARATELIFE PHOTOS