| Sport | Karate |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
| Abbreviation | WUKF |
| Founded | 2005; 20 years ago (2005) |
| Affiliation | Non-IOC |
| Regional affiliation | World |
| Headquarters | Herstal |
| Location | Belgium |
| President | Liviu Crisan of Romania |
| Vice president(s) | Koos Burger of South Africa Søren Helsted of Denmark Roberto Morreale of Italy Jo Mirza of United States |
| Secretary | Roberto Perri of Belgium |
| Other key staff | Osvaldo Messias de Oliveira of Brazil |
| Sponsor | KO Italia KO Italia srl Katara Martial Arts Brizbane Sports Budoland |
| Replaced | 1996 |
| (founded) | 1970 |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The World Union of Karate Do Federations (WUKF) is the international governing body of sport karate with 85 member countries. The main headquarters of the organization is located in Herstal under the supervision of Belgium Ministry of Justice and Belgium Royal House. The events of this federation are held regularly every year in the member countries.
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. 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.
Members
| Asia | |||
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 Iran
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 India
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 Bangladesh
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 Kazakhstan
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 Kuwait
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 Kyrgyzstan
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 Indonesia
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 Sri Lanka
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 China
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 Philippines
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 Jordan
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 Pakistan
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 United Arab Emirates
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 Uzbekistan
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| Europe | ||||
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 Azerbaijan
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 Kosovo
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 San Marino
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 Italy
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 Wales
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 England
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 Russia
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 Turkey
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 Lithuania
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 Scotland
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 Georgia
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 Portugal
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 Ukraine
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 Montenegro
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 Ireland
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| Panamerica | |||
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 Argentina
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 Brazil
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 Canada
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 Caribbean Community
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 Chile
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 Dominican Republic
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 Honduras
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 Mexico
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 Panama
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 Peru
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 Puerto Rico
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 USA
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 Uruguay
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| Africa | |||
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 Algeria
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 Morocco
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 Tunisia
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 Egypt
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 Ghana
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 Libya
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 Namibia
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 South Africa
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References
- Submitted (2021-08-24). "Vestavia Hills student wins spot on the AAU National Karate Team". VestaviaVoice.com. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - Redazione. "Shotokan Ryu Cavasport riprende gli allenamenti in presenza, agonisti si preparano al Campionato del Mondo WUKF". Sportgrigiorosso (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "ABOUT WUKF". WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- Peebles, Cheryl. "PICTURES: Thousands attend Olympic-style opening ceremony of world karate championships in Dundee". The Courier. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Da Sovigliana a Cluj per il WUKF Karate World Championship". gonews.it (in Italian). 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Assis Chateaubriand sedia neste sábado etapa do Paranaense de Karatê – Jornal do Oeste" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Clubs celebrating WUKF World Karate Championships titles success". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Leah's passion for karate pays off on world stage". www.northamptonchron.co.uk. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Medal haul at Europeans for karate fighters". Hereford Times. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Karate kid taking on lockdown challenge to kick out coronavirus". Bury Times. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "WUKF OFFICERS". WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "Zeci de medalii pentru karateka de la CS Zanshin | Informaţia Zilei". www.informatia-zilei.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- "AFFILIATED MEMBERS". WUKF - World Union of Karate-Do Federations. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
External links
Portals:
| International sports federations | |
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| ASOIF (30+2) Summer Olympics Federations |
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| AIOWF (7) Winter Olympics Federations | |
| ARISF (39) Others recognised by IOC |
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| AIMS (20) Others in SportAccord |
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| former GAISF observer members (11) | |
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