Historic Double Gold for Japan’s Rising Star Takamasa Yatoji at Karate 1–Youth League Venice 2025
Venice, Italy – December 2025 — At just 15 years old, Takamasa Yatoji has carved his name into karate history with an exceptional feat that is increasingly rare in the modern sport: winning gold in both kata and kumite at the prestigious Karate 1–Youth League Venice 2025. Competing in the Male Cadet division, the young Japanese prodigy didn’t just participate in both […]
2026 World Youth Karate Championships to Take Place in Bielsko-Biała, Poland!
Big news from the World Karate Federation (WKF)! The Executive Committee has officially approved the 14th edition of the World Youth Championships, a flagship event bringing together the finest young karate talent from around the globe. Mark your calendars: October 14–18, 2026, in Bielsko-Biała, Poland! Event Overview: Youth, Passion & Excellence The 2026 World Youth Championships will feature three major age […]
2026 Official WKF Calendar: 40 events
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has released its official sports calendar for the year 2026. This season will be marked by: ✔️ A very intense competitive year With more than 40 international events, including: ✔️ Events spread throughout the entire year Competitions start on January 9th and end on December 13th, providing a full and continuous season with very […]
2025 World Karate Championships in Cairo: A New Generation Shines
The 2025 World Senior Karate Championships, held for the first time on African soil, will go down in history not just for its historic location, but also for crowning a new wave of world champions. Hosted from November 18 to 23 at the Cairo International Stadium Sports Hall, the event showcased incredible performances, emotional victories, and raised serious questions about […]
Karate 1-Series A Kuala Lumpur 2025 – Official Results and Medal Table
The Karate 1-Series A Kuala Lumpur 2025 marked the fourth and final event of the 2025 Series A season. Hosted at the N9 Arena in Nilai (Malaysia) from October 3 to 5, the tournament brought together 917 athletes from 76 countries, making it one of the most diverse and competitive Series A events of the year. This final stop concluded a successful 2025 […]
EKF Introduces U21 Kata Team Category for 2026 European Championships
The European Karate Federation (EKF) has officially announced the creation of a new competition category: U21 Kata Team (male and female). This historic decision will come into effect on January 1, 2026 and will be implemented at the EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Cyprus, February 2026. A Milestone for U21 Athletes Until now, U21 competitors could only […]
Spain Leads Medal Count at 31st Mediterranean Karate Championships
The 31st Mediterranean Karate Championships were held in Guadalajara, Spain, gathering athletes from 14 countries across the region. Despite the absence of Egypt and Morocco, traditionally strong nations, the event delivered high-level competition in kata and kumite across cadet, junior, senior, and para-karate divisions. As the host nation, Spain emerged as the dominant force of the tournament, topping the medal table with […]
Beach Kata Games Shine at the 31st Mediterranean Karate Championships
As part of the 31st Mediterranean Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors, and Seniors, an innovative and refreshing addition took place on Friday: the Beach Kata Games, hosted at the beach volleyball courts of Parque de la Chopera. Despite modest participation, the event captured attention for its relaxed atmosphere and the chance to showcase karate outside its traditional […]
Karate at The World Games 2025: Champions Crowned in Chengdu
Chengdu, China — The 12th edition of The World Games brought together the best of Karate in a celebration of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. Held at the Sichuan Stadium from August 8–9, the competition featured 94 athletes from 38 nations, continuing a tradition that has been part of The World Games since 1981. Day 1: Precision and Power The first day […]
UFAK Cadet, Junior & Senior Championships 2025 – Abuja
The Nigerian capital, Abuja, hosted the African Karate Championships (UFAK) for Cadet, Junior, and Senior categories from July 25 to 27. The event brought together 371 athletes from 30 countries, confirming the vitality and growth of African karate. Egyptian dominance Egypt claimed the top spot on the medal table with an outstanding 24 continental titles, reinforcing its status […]