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Kancho Kenneth Funakoshi passed away on July 3, 2024. Kancho Kenneth Yoshinobu Funakoshi, born on September 4, 1938, in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a prominent karate master and the founder of the Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association (FSKA). A fourth cousin of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of mode...
The World Karate Team Cup in Pamplona is set to inaugurate a new competition format. The World Karate Team Cup, scheduled to take place at the Navarra Arena in Pamplona from November 22 to 24, will introduce an innovative competition format independent of the Individual World Championship. This pres...
The picturesque city of Porec, Croatia, has been buzzing with energy and excitement as over 4,000 young karate enthusiasts from 85 countries converged to participate in the 16th edition of the WKF Youth Camp. This annual event has once again proven to be a monumental success, reinforcing the World K...
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has just unveiled the list of 68 qualified and confirmed teams for the highly anticipated 2024 Karate World Cup. This announcement has generated great excitement among karate enthusiasts worldwide, who eagerly await this prestigious event scheduled to be held in Pam...
As the world looks forward to Paris 2024, it’s important to remember that the Olympic spirit will continue its journey to Dakar 2026, where Senegal will have the honor of becoming the first African country to host the Olympic Games. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) promise to be a landmark e...
The 53rd General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees (EOC), held in Bucharest, Romania, marked a pivotal moment for European sports. This assembly brought together key officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs), setting the stage for signi...
World Games karate champion Junna Tsukii is set to make a sensational debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) at the 2024 Deep Jewels Summer Festival in Odaiba, Japan, on August 31. Tsukii, who has recently retired from karate, will face fellow debutant Ruka Sakamoto in the women’s -54kg category. The eve...
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has released the initial draft of its 2025 sports calendar. While this calendar is still subject to final approval and possible changes at the Venice/Jesolo World Championship 2024, it already provides valuable insights for athletes, coaches, and karate enthusiasts...
The WKF Karate Premier League tournament in Casablanca, Morocco, held from May 31 to June 2, 2024, not only marked the end of this year’s circuit but also crowned the new Grand Winners of the Karate 1-Premier League. This event, with 355 athletes from 54 countries, was a culmination of intense compe...
The WKF Karate Premier League tournament took place in Casablanca, Morocco, from May 31 to June 2, 2024. With 355 athletes from 54 countries, the event was a significant highlight in the WKF calendar, marking the end of this year’s Premier League circuit. The early conclusion of the circuit this yea...
The third day of the 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, featured thrilling team competitions in both kata and kumite. These events were particularly significant as they served as qualifiers for the World Team Championships in Pamplona, Spain, later this year. Day 3 Resu...
The Para-Karate events at the 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, showcased exceptional talent and resilience. Athletes from various categories demonstrated their skills, inspiring the audience with their performances. Here are the results from the Para-Karate competitio...
The second day of the 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, saw more intense competition in the individual kumite categories. Athletes from across the Americas showcased their skills, leading to some exciting matches and surprising outcomes. Opening Ceremony The second day...
The 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships kicked off with a spectacular first day of competition in Punta del Este, Uruguay. This event, unique among continental championships, allows each country to enter two athletes per category. This rule led to exciting matches, including finals featuring athlet...
The 2024 Pan American Karate Federation (PKF) Senior Karate Championships are set to ignite Punta del Este, Uruguay, from May 23 to 26. This prestigious event will determine the new karate champions of the Americas, with added excitement as the tournament will also serve as a qualifier for the World...
