World Union of Karate Do Federations explained

World Union of Karate Do Federations
Abbrev:WUKF
Sport:Karate
Jurisdiction:Worldwide
Aff:Non-IOC
Region:World
Headquarters:Herstal
Location:Belgium
President:Liviu Crisan of Romania
Vicepresident:Koos Burger of South Africa
Søren Helsted of Denmark
Roberto Morreale of Italy
Jo Mirza of United States
Secretary:Roberto Perri of Belgium
Key Staff:Osvaldo Messias de Oliveira of Brazil
Sponsor:KO Italia KO Italia srl
Katara Martial Arts
Brizbane Sports
Budoland
Replaced:1996
Prevfounded:1970
Url:https://www.wukf-karate.org/

The World Union of Karate Do Federations (WUKF) is the international governing body of sport karate with 85 member countries.[1] [2] The main headquarters of the organization is located in Herstal under the supervision of Belgium Ministry of Justice and Belgium Royal House.[3] The events of this federation are held regularly every year in the member countries.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

History

In June 2009, at the scheduled congress, affiliate members will discuss and decide on all decisions necessary for the good work of the organization.[11] The name is new but the organization is the same, all former (WUKO) affiliates have sent support letters (except FESIK and 4 other federations), all (WUKF) events are scheduled as before, the organization will continue to live.[12]

Members

Asia
India Bangladesh Kazakhstan
Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Indonesia Sri Lanka
China Philippines Jordan Pakistan
United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan
Europe
Azerbaijan San Marino Italy
Turkey Lithuania
Georgia Portugal Ukraine Montenegro Ireland
Panamerica
Canada
Chile Dominican Republic
Peru Puerto Rico United States
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Submitted. 2021-08-24. Vestavia Hills student wins spot on the AAU National Karate Team. 2021-09-08. VestaviaVoice.com. en-us.
  2. Web site: Redazione. Shotokan Ryu Cavasport riprende gli allenamenti in presenza, agonisti si preparano al Campionato del Mondo WUKF. 2021-09-08. Sportgrigiorosso. it-it.
  3. Web site: ABOUT WUKF. 2021-09-08. WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations.
  4. Web site: Peebles. Cheryl. PICTURES: Thousands attend Olympic-style opening ceremony of world karate championships in Dundee. 2021-09-08. The Courier. en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2021-09-01. Da Sovigliana a Cluj per il WUKF Karate World Championship. 2021-09-08. gonews.it. it-IT.
  6. Web site: Assis Chateaubriand sedia neste sábado etapa do Paranaense de Karatê – Jornal do Oeste. 2021-09-08. pt-BR.
  7. Web site: Clubs celebrating WUKF World Karate Championships titles success. 2021-09-08. Warrington Guardian. en.
  8. Web site: Leah's passion for karate pays off on world stage. 2021-09-08. www.northamptonchron.co.uk. 9 July 2019 . en.
  9. Web site: Medal haul at Europeans for karate fighters. 2021-09-08. Hereford Times. en.
  10. Web site: Karate kid taking on lockdown challenge to kick out coronavirus. 2021-09-08. Bury Times. en.
  11. Web site: WUKF OFFICERS. 2021-09-08. WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations.
  12. Web site: Zeci de medalii pentru karateka de la CS Zanshin Informaţia Zilei. 2021-09-08. www.informatia-zilei.ro. ro-RO.
  13. Web site: AFFILIATED MEMBERS. 2021-09-08. WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations.

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