A SPORT FOR ALL

WKF President: Antonio Espinós

Term: 2022-2028

The World Karate Federation has always embraced progress, ensuring that Karate remains at the forefront of the world’s sports ecosystem. In today’s digital world, technology plays a crucial role in how we connect, engage, and share our passion for our sport. With this in mind, we are proud to introduce the new official website of the WKF—a dynamic platform designed to be the true window of karate in the digital space.

More than just an update, this new website reflects our commitment to innovation. It presents the values of karate in a modern and engaging way while offering fans a smooth, user-friendly experience.

One of its most significant features is the ability to follow WKF events live, providing instant access to results, schedules, and competition updates. Whether you are an athlete, coach, or fan, you can now stay connected with the world of karate like never before.

I hope that this platform becomes the go-to place for all karate information, strengthening our global community and bringing us closer together. We invite you to explore, engage, and celebrate our sport through this new digital home.

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"The World Karate Federation has always embraced progress, ensuring that our sport remains at the forefront of the world’s sports ecosystem"

WKF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is responsible for leading, managing, and administering WKF activities by developing programmes following the directives approved by the Congress and ensuring their effective implementation.

Composed by the President and at least twenty-three members, the Executive Committee includes five permanent members (representing each of the five Continental Federations), the Chairman of the Athletes' Commission, and seventeen elected members.

All elective positions within the Executive Committee shall be appointed by the Congress.

The Executive Committee shall ensure equal opportunities for both women and men.

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VICE PRESIDENT & COMMISSIONER FOR PARA-KARATE AND REFUGEES

weigert.png  Wolfgang WEIGERT

Germany (2022-2026)

MEMBER AND AKF REPRESENTATIVE

alali.png  Rashid AL ALI

United Arab Emirates

 

MEMBER

alseita.png  Mohammad AL RUSTAM TUN SERI SETIA

Malaysia (2022-2026)

MEMBER AND EKF REPRESENTATIVE

bocek.png  Jiri BOCEK

Czech Republic

MEMBER AND UFAK REPRESENTATIVE

eldaha.png  Mohamed MAHROUS ELDAHRAWY

Egypt

WKF CONGRESS

The Congress is the plenary body of the WKF.

The Ordinary Congress shall convene biennially during the World Senior Championships in the host city of the event.

The Congress holds the ultimate authority on all matters related to karate as submitted by National Federations, as well as on general issues of broader significance. Additionally, it establishes the strategic guidelines for WKF activities.

The plenary body of the WKF shall deliberate only on matters included in the official agenda, which must encompass at least the following: approval of the minutes from the preceding Congress, reports from the President and General Secretary, financial reports from the Treasurer and Auditors, a report from the Chairman of the Sports Commission, and the election of new members to fill vacant positions in the Executive Committee.

The Congress shall be chaired by the WKF President or, in his absence, by the 1st Vice President. If the latter is also unavailable, a Vice President shall preside, following the predetermined order of ranking. The General Secretary of the WKF shall serve as Congress Secretary, or, in his absence, the Assistant General Secretary, unless the WKF President delegates this role otherwise.

The following entities are entitled to participate in the Congress:

a) Affiliated National Federations with voting rights.
b) The Executive Committee.
c) Chairpersons of WKF Commissions.
d) Honorary Presidents and Honorary Members.
e) National Federations with provisional affiliation.

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WKF HONORARY BOARD

Honorary President

Takashi SASAKAWA

Japan

Honorary Member

Giuseppe PELLICONE

Italy

ENG

Honorary Member

Tsunekazu TAKEDA

Japan

HEADQUARTERS

Calle Princesa 25, 3º1,

28008 . Madrid (Spain).

Tel: (+34) 91 535 96 32

Email: wkf@wkf.net

President: Antonio Espinós

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-14:00; 15:00-17:00 (CET)

Office hours (summer time): Monday to Friday, 08:00-15:00 (CET)