Foto: WKF   The first day of the Karate competition at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, showcased a captivating display of skill and determination among athletes from across the continent. Egypt emerged as a dominant force, securing multiple gold medals, while other nations also put up commendable performances. In t…

Foto: rafaelaghayev.com   Rafael  Aghayev (Azerbaijani: Rafael Ağayev) was born on March 4, 1985, in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan SSR. He is a prominent Azerbaijani karateka with an impressive list of achievements. At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, he clinched the silver medal in the men's kumite 75 kg division…

Foto: WKF   The Karate 1-Premier League, the biggest event in karate, is returning to Turkey with the 2024 Karate 1-Premier League set to take place in Antalya from March 15 to 17, 2024. As one of the leading nations in the sport and a center for major events, Turkey will host the second Karate 1-Premier League tourna…

The city of Larnaca, located in Cyprus, is set to host the second Karate 1-Series A event of the season from February 16 to 18, 2024. Following the tournament in Athens, Greece, the series of international events moves to Larnaca, where an eagerly anticipated tournament will take place at the Kition Athletic Centre. S…

FOTO: WKF The excitement soared on the second day of the EKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Tbilisi, particularly during the morning session highlighting junior athletes. In the Junior Kumite Female -48 kg category, Agnes Nyman of Sweden advanced to the final after defeating Sasha Vielle of France with a con…

Yorgelis Salazar, born on November 10, 1997, is a Venezuelan karateka. She achieved notable success in international competitions. In the 2022 World Games held in Birmingham, United States, Salazar secured the silver medal in the women's 50 kg event. Furthermore, at the 2023 World Karate Championships in Budapest,…

The 2024 Karate 1-Premier League season kicks off this weekend in Paris, France, at the iconic Pierre de Coubertin Sports Hall. After a three-year hiatus, the flagship Karate 1 event returns to the French capital, signaling the beginning of an exciting international series. Event Details: What: Karate 1-Premier League…