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Karate Star Sandra Sanchez recognised by Guinness World Records

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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WKF publishes 50th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine

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

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