Over 600 Karate representatives from 21 countries participated in a new online seminar.
Over 600 Karate representatives from 21 countries participated in the online seminar “Methodology of WKF Shiai-Kumite”. The conference was imparted by international expert Antonio Oliva and was attended by WKF President Antonio Espinós, who introduced the seminar to the massive audience of participants.
Organised by the Mediterranean Karate Federation (MKFU) and the Karate Federation of the Arab countries (ARFK), in cooperation with the World Karate Federation, the seminar sparked great interest among Karate enthusiasts in these regions.
The World Karate Federation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the organisation and many personalities and sports officials are congratulating Karate’s international governing body on the milestone.
The World Karate Federation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the organisation and many personalities and sports officials are congratulating Karate’s international governing body on the milestone. Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori, and IOC President Thomas Bach are among the dignitaries praising the WKF for reaching five decades of history.
As Karate is getting ready to make its Olympic debut in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the WKF received the best wishes from the Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga. A black belt in Karate and a follower of the sport, Mr Suga highlighted his experience in the discipline in a video message sent to the WKF.
“I trained my mind and body in Karate during my time at the university and this discipline has been a big support in my life over the years. As a deep lover of Karate, I look forward to witnessing the historic moments of Tokyo 2020 with all of you”, added Mr Suga. “I wish the World Karate Federation all the success in its future endeavours and all the best for all the Karate family.”
“(The Olympic Games) must be a unique opportunity to spread the value and traditions of Japanese martial arts to the world through the showcase of Karate as a universal sport,” said Japan’s Prime Minister.
The president and members of Mediterranean Karate Federation Union would like to extend sincere congratulations to Dr. Ibrahim Al Ganas, president of the Saudi Arabian Karate Federation, president of the West Asian Karate Federation and member of WKF executive committee, for the trust of the Saudi Arabian King for appointing him as a member of Saudi Arabia Consultative Council (Majlis Al-Shura), wishing him every success in his new duties.
WKF 3rd Vice President and WKF Executive Committee member Bechir Cherif has been confirmed as Honorary President of the Tunisia Karate Federation. The decision was announced Wednesday by the Executive Bureau of the national organisation.
WKF 3rd Vice President and WKF Executive Committee member Bechir Cherif has been confirmed as Honorary President of the Tunisia Karate Federation. The decision was announced Wednesday by the Executive Bureau of the national organisation.
Born in Gafsa (Tunisia), Bechir Cherif acted as President of the Tunisia Karate Federation from 1997 to 2011. After his last tenure leading the national organisation, the 8th-Dan Black Belt was declared Honorary President of the federation, a position which has been reinforced following the decision revealed Wednesday.
Former national coach of the Tunisia Karate Team for over six years, Bechir Cherif has acted as Vice President of the World Karate Federation since 1998. He is also 1st Vice President of the African Karate Federation (UFAK) and head of the Mediterranean Karate Federation.
The Executive Bureau of the federation also confirmed the composition of the governing body of the organisation following the decision of the general assembly which took place on August 30. The Executive Bureau is headed by President Hassen Korbi and it has a total of 12 members.
