Historical Results
WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Senior World Championships are Karate's biggest event and the flagship representation of the excellence of the sport. As the most popular and most anticipated Karate event, the Karate World Championships offer the opportunity to watch the best karateka in the world in action in a competition of unprecedented scale and relevance. Hundreds of competitors from all over the world participate in Karate’s historic tournament and millions follow the competition at home from the successful WKF-owned TV production. The Karate World Championships are split into team (Karate World Cup) and Individual (World Championships) events, which are held in alternate years every two years.
World Championships - Final Phase Event
27 - 30 November 2025 GO TO EVENT
2024 Karate World Cup
22 - 24 November 2024 GO TO EVENT
26th World Senior Championships
24 - 29 October 2023 GO TO EVENT
25th World Championships
16 - 21 November 2021 GO TO EVENT
2018 24th Senior World Championships
6 - 11 November 2018 GO TO EVENT
2016 23rd Senior World Championships
25 - 30 October 2016 GO TO EVENT
22nd Senior World Championships
3 December 2014 GO TO EVENT
21st Senior World Karate Championships
1 January 2012 GO TO EVENT
20th Senior World Championships
27 October 2010 GO TO EVENTThe World Cadet, Junior, and U21 Championships is a first-class sporting event that brings together the brightest young talents in the world of Karate. Showcasing the future stars of the sport, these championships have grown in prestige and significance, serving as a global stage where emerging athletes demonstrate their skills, passion, and potential. As a celebration of youth excellence, the event not only highlights the competitive spirit but also fosters the values of the sport, setting the standard for the next generation of champions.
13th World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships
9 - 13 October 2024 GO TO EVENT
2022 WKF U21, Junior & Cadet World Championships
26 - 30 October 2022 GO TO EVENT
2019 XI WKF Junior, Cadet &U21 Championships
23 - 27 October 2019 GO TO EVENT
2017 X WKF Junior, Cadet &U21 Championships
25 - 29 October 2017 GO TO EVENT
2015 WKF Junior & Cadet and U21 Championships
14 - 14 November 2015 GO TO EVENT