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The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced a major restructuring of the Karate 1 – Youth League starting in 2026. The reform will reshape the developmental pathway for young karatekas and potentially alter how national federations plan their athlete progression strategies. The End of U21 in You...
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 t...
The World Games 2025 will shine even brighter with the presence of karate legend Sandra Sánchez at its forefront. The Spanish kata icon, Olympic champion, and one of the most celebrated athletes in karate history has been selected as a torch bearer for the prestigious event — a role that perfectly r...
Abuja (Nigeria) – July 23, 2025 The Elective General Assembly of the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) was held yesterday in the Nigerian capital. Following the vote, Souleymane Gaye was elected President of the organization, opening a new chapter for African karate. A Man of Experience Ser...
In a world where representation plays a vital role in shaping children’s self-esteem, Barbie takes a bold step forward. The iconic doll, known in recent years for embracing diversity and inclusion, is welcoming a new addition to her lineup: a Barbie living with type 1 diabetes. This meaningful initi...
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has just unveiled its official draft calendar for 2026, and it’s shaping up to be an action-packed season for athletes, fans, and federations worldwide. With top-tier competitions like the K1 Premier League, the World Cadet & Junior Championships, and the WKF Karate...
The picturesque city of Poreč, Croatia, became a vibrant hub for international karate competition from June 26 to June 29, 2025, hosting the prestigious Karate 1 – Youth League. This highly anticipated event attracted an impressive participation, with 2,846 young karate athletes from across the glob...
The 2025 Oceania Karate Federation Championship took place from June 6 to 7, 2025 in Nouméa, New Caledonia. This annual event is the official continental championship for the Oceania region, organized under the authority of the WKF (World Karate Federation). Although it is the smallest of the contin...
As the countdown to The World Games in Chengdu begins, another important event is taking shape: the election of the IWGA Athletes’ Committee, a body responsible for representing the voices and concerns of athletes within the World Games movement. Among the list of nominees, two standout figures from...
Antonio Espinós, President of both the World Karate Federation (WKF) and the European Karate Federation, has reiterated an unwavering belief that karate “belongs at the Games.” Despite its absence from the 2024 Paris Olympic program, the discipline remains firmly in his sights for future inclusion ...
The XXXI Mediterranean Senior Karate Championships, initially slated for July/August 2025 in Alexandria, Egypt, have been rescheduled and relocated. The event will now take place in Guadalajara, Spain, from September 12 to 14, 2025. This change underscores Guadalajara’s esteemed reputation as a prem...
Rabat, June 2, 2025 — The Karate1 Premier League came to an electrifying close this weekend in Rabat, Morocco, as new champions emerged and the season’s best performers were officially honored with the prestigious Grand Winnertitles. From consistent medalists to surprise breakthroughs, this final ev...
Rabat, Morocco – June 1, 2025 — The Karate1 Premier League concluded its 2025 season in Rabat with a spectacular display of skill and determination. Athletes from around the globe competed fiercely, culminating in the crowning of new champions across various categories. 🥇 Final Results Category 🥇...
Rabat, Morocco – May 31, 2025 — Day 2 of the Karate1 Premier League Rabat 2025 delivered high-octane action as the final spots for the gold and bronze medal matches were secured. With qualification phases now complete, anticipation rises for Sunday’s medal bouts — where the sport’s elite will battle...
Rabat, Morocco – May 30 to June 1, 2025 — The heart of Morocco beat to the rhythm of Karate this weekend, as Rabat welcomed the world’s elite athletes for the eighth time as host of the Karate1 Premier League. From Friday to Sunday, 360 competitors from 63 countries took the tatami in the final and...
