Karate 1-Premier League event in Moscow cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
This year's Karate 1-Premier League event in Moscow has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkey and Ukraine hold joint karate camp as "new normal" period continues
The national karate teams of Turkey and Ukraine returned to action with a joint training camp, held with coronavirus restrictions in place.
Belarus hosts successful youth event as karate takes steps on return to normality
Belarus has successfully hosted a national youth championships featuring more than 250 competitors, an event the World Karate Federation (WKF) hope will signal the start of the sport "going back to normal."
New logo created to commemorate WKF’s 50th anniversary
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary today and has launched a new logo to commemorate the major milestone.
World Karate Federation President delighted after sport provisionally keeps European Games place
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has claimed the sport will be a "remarkable asset" to the European Games after provisionally keeping its place on the programme.
World Karate Federation President meets with treasurer to discuss financial plan
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós met with treasurer Michael Dinsdale to discuss the governing body's financial position.
WKF to merge 2020 and 2021 Karate 1-Premier League seasons due to coronavirus pandemic
Grand winners will not be crowned in any category contested as part of the World Karate Federation's (WKF) Karate 1-Premier League circuit this year following the cancellation of several events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
World Karate Federation one of three IFs to join Global Esports Federation
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has expressed his desire for the sport to undergo a "digital transformation" in a bid to reach a "larger audience" after joining the Global Esports Federation (GEF).
Cherif declared Honorary President of Tunisia Karate Federation
World Karate Federation (WKF) third vice-president Bechir Cherif has been named as Honorary President of the Tunisia Karate Federation (TKF).
Croatian Karate Union hold first event under coronavirus regulations
The Croatian Karate Union has staged a national event for more than 600 competitors, under coronavirus restrictions in the Medjimurje region.
WKF President meets with referees to discuss revamp of judging body
The World Karate Federation’s (WKF) judging body is poised to undergo an overhaul in a bid to improve officiating at top competitions.
Turkey hosts massive kata tournament under COVID-19 safety guidelines
Nearly 2,000 karatekas gathered in the Turkish city of Sakarya for a tournament which was held under strict COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Espinós "very optimistic" about karate's prospects amid pandemic following latest meetings
The World Karate Federation (WKF) travelled around the world in just one day as part of its final series of meetings with its National Federations.
Karate and dancesport to be inducted into Philippine Olympic Committee
Karate and dancesport are set to be inducted as regular members of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
WKF President discusses resumption scenarios in meetings with national bodies
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has addressed how the sport is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in a second round of online meetings with national bodies.
