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2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships: Day 3 – Cadet Eliminations Recap

As the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships entered their third day at the Palazzo del Turismo in Lido de Jesolo, Venice, the focus shifted to the Cadet categories. Athletes from around the world competed fiercely in both Kata and Kumite, aiming to secure their spots in the finals and...

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2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships: Day 2 – Junior Eliminations Recap

The 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championships continued in Lido de Jesolo, Venice, with the second day focusing on the Junior eliminations. Hosted at the Palazzo del Turismo, this prestigious event has attracted a record-breaking 1,960 athletes from 113 nations, making it one of the larges...

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Sandra Sánchez: From Olympic Podium to cinema

As the world eagerly anticipates the release of “Karateka”, a biopic centered on the remarkable life of Olympic gold medalist Sandra Sánchez, details about the film’s production have begun to surface. Directed by Aritz Moreno, known for his work on “Advantages of Traveling by Train”, “Karateka” prom...

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Japan Dominates the 20th Asian Senior Karate Championship 2024

A Championship of High-Caliber Karate Talent The 20th Asian Senior Karate Championship 2024, held in the vibrant city of Hangzhou, China, brought together 297 athletes from 30 countries in a fierce competition. Over the course of three days, from September 20th to 22nd, athletes showcased their skil...

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2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships: A Spectacular Showcase in Olbia, Italy

September 20-22, Olbia, Italy—The picturesque coastal city of Olbia transformed into a hub of martial arts excellence as it hosted the 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships last weekend. The event brought together 410 of the finest karate athletes from 18 Mediterranean countries, competing across...

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KARATE1 SERIES A – SALZBURG 2024: A Grand Finale to the Season

Date: September 13-15, 2024Location: Sporthalle Alpenstrasse, Otto-Holzbauer-Strasse 5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria The picturesque city of Salzburg, Austria, became the epicenter of the karate world from September 13 to 15, 2024, as it hosted the final Karate 1-Series A event of the season. Held at the...

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2025 EKF Sports Calendar: A Year of Exciting Karate Competitions

The European Karate Federation (EKF) has unveiled its preliminary sports calendar for 2025, promising a dynamic and action-packed year for karate enthusiasts across Europe. With a range of events spanning various age groups and skill levels, the 2025 calendar showcases the growth and diversity of ka...

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Karate Competition Schedule at The World Games 2025

The World Games 2025 are set to take place in Chengdu, China, from August 6th to 17th, and karate enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to. Karate will be a significant part of the event, with competitions scheduled for August 8th and 9th. Below is a detailed breakdown of the karate competition sch...

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SEA Games 2025: The Puzzling Omission of Karate, Jiujitsu, and Wushu

As the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games prepare for their 2025 edition in Thailand, a surprising development has left athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts across the region scratching their heads. The host nation recently released a proposed list of 40 sports to be included in the games, and to the...

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Karate to Shine at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

The anticipation is building within the global karate community as we look forward to the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This prestigious event, which unites athletes from across the Islamic world, will feature karate as a key sport in its official program,...

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Alizée Agier: An Inspiring Icon at the Olympic Flame Relay

Yesterday, the town of Semur-en-Auxois had the honor of hosting a leg of the Olympic flame relay for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Among the participants was Alizée Agier, an exceptional athlete whose journey is a true source of inspiration. A Steadfast Will in the Face of Adversity Diagnosed at the...

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