EKF Organising Commission Chairman Esteban Perez visited Porec (Croatia) where the 56^th European Karate Championships will take place in May. The inspection visit marks a highlight in the development of the event, as meetings with local officials were conducted to ensure the success of the anticipated tournament.

The 2021 European Championships are scheduled to be held in Porec (Croatia) from May 19 to 23, 2021. In order to take a step forward in the organisation of the event, the official inspection visit was conducted this week. Headed by EKF Organising Commission Chairman Esteban Perez, the visit aimed at reviewing the main managing aspects of the tournament.

The Croatian Karate Union and its President Davor Cipek led the visit which started with a meeting with all the heads of the different organisational areas in attendance. The EKF and CKU officials then examined the hotels as well as the venue of the EKF Congress while the competition and training halls were intensively reviewed. Special attention was put to ensure the safety of all the participants as the COVID-19 regulations to be implemented at the event were analysed. Seguis leyendo 2021 European Championships move forward with inspection visit →

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Spain’s Sandra Sanchez has been recognised by Guinness World Records for her historic performance at the Karate 1-Premier League events.

Spain’s Sandra Sanchez has been recognised by Guinness World Records for her historic performance at the Karate 1-Premier League events. The current World Champion and World ranking leader received the recognition in a ceremony with WKF President Antonio Espinós on attendance.

Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking recognised Karate Star Sandra Sanchez of Spain for her successful career at the Karate 1-Premier League. The ceremony was celebrated today in Madrid and the Spanish karateka received the recognition from WKF President Antonio Espinós.

“There is no secret to win so many medals. At least, I don’t know it. It is just a matter of training, training, and working hard. It is really nice to have received this recognition. At first, when I heard about it, I couldn’t believe it. I just went: ‘I have a record! I have a record!”, Sandra Sanchez said at the ceremony.

Defending World title-holder in Female Kata, Sandra Sanchez has registered a record-breaking performance in Karate 1-Premier League events. The five-time European champion won 35 consecutive medals in Karate 1-Premier League, claiming honours in all the tournaments of Karate’s first-class series of events since January 2014.

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The World Karate Federation has issued a Special Commemorative Magazine to celebrate its 50^th Anniversary

The World Karate Federation has issued a Special Commemorative Magazine to celebrate its 50^th Anniversary. Published online on WKF.net, the magazine reviews the most important milestones of the organisation in its 50 years of history.

CLICK HERE to read the magazine “1970-2020: A Celebration of Karate”

From the creation of the organisation in 1970 to the development of the sport in the 80s, and from the expansion of the World Championships in the 90s to the creation of new competition formats in the new century, the magazine “1970-2020: A Celebration of Karate” showcases the most relevant moments of the sport in the last 50 years.

Presenting historic pictures and highlight videos of the most important editions of the World Championships, the magazine is a must-read for all Karate fans. Enthusiasts of the sport can relive historic footage of the World Championships of 1975, 1986, or 2000, among other memorable moments. 

“Over five decades, Karate has experienced outstanding progress,” said WKF President Antonio Espinós in the introductory video. “All of us karateka can feel proud of being part of a sport and a federation that continues innovating and developing, a sport that continues changing the lives of those who practise it.”

CLICK HERE to read the magazine “1970-2020: A Celebration of Karate”

Play with us and show your friends how much you know about the last 50 years of KARATE’s history.

Play with us and show your friends how much you know about the last 50 years of KARATE’s history.

Take the special edition of Karate Quiz and relive with us the best moments of our sport over the last five decades.

Also, do not miss the special magazine that the WKF has published to celebrate our 50^th anniversary. Read the magazine CLICKING HERE.

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