Day 2 of the PKF Senior Championships Crowns New Continental Champions

2024-05-25

The second day of the 2024 PKF Senior Championships in Punta del Este, Uruguay, saw six new champions being crowned, showcasing a high level of skill and competition. Favourites Thomas Scott and Vinicius Figueira and first-timers Hana Furumoto-Deshaies and Juan Camilo Fernandez were among the winners of the day. Here’s a recap of the day's highlights:

PKF Senior Championships Day 1: USA Leads with Three Gold Medals

2024-05-24

The first day of the PKF Senior Championships kicked off with spectacular performances as the first new continental champions in six categories were crowned. The United States led the medal tally, clinching three gold medals. Here's a detailed look at the winners of each category:

All you need to know about 2024 PKF Senior Championships

2024-05-21

The 2024 PKF Senior Karate Championships will be held this week in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Scheduled from May 23 to 26, the PKF Senior Championships will crown the new kings and queens of Karate in the Americas. The event will be even more thrilling as it will qualify the Pan American representatives to participate in the World Team Championships to be held in Pamplona, Spain later this year.

Final Day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña Crowns U14 Champions

2024-05-20

The final day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, concluded with thrilling matches in the U14 category. Young karatekas from around the world showcased their skills, determination, and Karate values, resulting in a memorable day of competition. Here are the highlights and winners of each U14 category.

Cadet Winners Crowned on Day 3 of the Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña:

2024-05-19

Day 3 of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain saw intense competition as the winners in the cadet categories were crowned. With outstanding performances and thrilling bouts, the future of karate looks bright as showcase in the massive event in A Coruña.

WKF Presidents Discussed Karate at Games of Small States of Europe with SSEKF Executive Committee in Zadar

2024-05-19

The World Karate Federation (WKF) and European Karate Federation (EKF) President Antonio Espinós met with the Executive Committee of the Small States of Europe Karate Federation (SSEKF) in Zadar, Croatia. The main point on the agenda for the meeting was to discuss the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) in Andorra in 2025.

Thrilling Finishes Mark Day 2 of Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña

2024-05-18

The second day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, saw young karatekas from over 70 countries compete for glory. Thousands of participants showcased their skills, with the Junior categories taking the stage. Here’s a detailed look at the winners in the junior categories.

Egyptian Athletes Shine on Day One of Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña

2024-05-17

The first day of the 2024 Karate 1 Youth League in A Coruña, Spain, showcased incredible talent from young karatekas worldwide. Egyptian athletes emerged as the day's standout performers, clinching five gold medals in a display of skill and determination.

WKF President Antonio Espinós Convenes with Referee Commission in A Coruña to Elevate Karate Standards

2024-05-16

In a significant stride towards refining the global landscape of karate competitions, the World Karate Federation (WKF) President, Antonio Espinós, presided over a pivotal meeting with the members of the WKF Referee Commission in A Coruña (Spain)

All you need to know about 2024 Karate 1 Youth League A Coruna

2024-05-16

The second event of the season of Karate’s most massive event for youngsters is held in A Coruna (Spain) from May 16 to 19. Thousands of promising karatekas will gather in A Coruna for a tournament to highlight the strength of Karate at young ages.

Karate family mourns passing of pioneer and coaching icon Antonio Oliva

2024-05-14

The world of karate mourns the loss of one of its most esteemed figures, Antonio Oliva. With his passing, the Spanish and international karate community bids farewell to a true legend whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of karate worldwide.

Italian Success Puts Golden Finishing Touch to Memorable 2024 EKF Senior Championships

2024-05-12

The concluding day of the 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar, Croatia, showcased the dominance of Italian karatekas as they claimed the top spot in the Male Team Kumite category, securing the gold medal and the title of the best male team in Europe. Turkiye topped the final medal table of the sensational and memorable event being held this week in Zadar, Croatia.

Grand Opening Ceremony inaugurates 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar

2024-05-11

The tremendous success of the 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar, Croatia, was celebrated at the spectacular opening ceremony presided over by Nikolina Brnjac, the Minister of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Croatia. The event, held at the Kresimir Cosic Sports hall in Zadar, was also headed by Antonio Espinós, President of the World Karate Federation and the European Karate Federation; Branko Duki?, Mayor of the City of Zadar; and Davor Cipek, General Secretary of the European Karate Federation and President of the Croatian Karate Union.

Croatia's Andjelo Kvesic and Ivan Martinac lead way to gold on morning session of medals of #KarateZadar2024

2024-05-11

The first day of medals of the 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar, Croatia, unfolded with electrifying intensity as the continent's new champions were crowned today. Local heroes Andjelo Kvesic, Daniela Topic and Ivan Martinac were among the stars of the morning session of finals on Saturday, marking the beginning of an enthralling journey for both athletes and spectators alike. 

German Success Shines Bright in Afternoon Session of medals of #KarateZadar2024

2024-05-11

The afternoon session of the first day of medals of the 2024 EKF Senior Championships in Zadar, Croatia, witnessed a surge of triumph for Germany, as the country's female team clinched the prestigious title in Female Team Kumite. This victory not only crowned the German squad as the champions but also secured their place in the upcoming World Team Championships in Pamplona, Spain.