WKF Championing Clean Sport Through Anti-Doping Education Outreach Activity at World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships

As an ideal platform to engage with young athletes and team officials about the importance of anti-doping, the event was held during the tournament as a result of the partnership of the WKF, NADO Italia (the National Anti-Doping Organisation) and FIJLKAM (Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Martial Arts).

Athletes, coaches, and team officials had access to educational resources at a dedicated booth in the venue, where they had the opportunity to learn of the significance of anti-doping education through interactive initiatives like WADA’s Play True Quiz. With close to 200 attendees, the event was hailed as a success and a showcase of karate's integrity.

The positive outreach activity underscores the commitment of the WKF to fostering a culture of honesty and respect in Karate, with the close collaboration with National Anti-Doping Organisations, such as NADO Italia playing a crucial role in educating the next generation of athletes.

As the conversation around doping continues, the WKF is committed to continuing to engage in activities and outreach programmes such as the one offered in Venice-Jesolo to further shape a future where clean sport is the norm and not the exception.

For more information and resources follow the link to the WKF Anti-Doping Website and we strongly recommend all to check out WADA’s ADEL Courses at the following link. 

Top picture: From left to right: NADO representative Chiara Vari, WKF Athletes’ Commission representative Douglas Brose, WKF Executive Assistant Almudena Faci and NADO representative Francesca Boscariol.