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Official: the FISU University World Cup Combat Sports will take place in Turkey

World Cups 9 May 2022

The Turkish city of Samsun has replaced Ekaterinburg (Russia) for the organisation of the 2022 FISU University World Cup Combat Sports, scheduled from 21 to 30 September.      FISU Acting President Leonz Eder, FISU Secretary General-CEO Éric Saintrond and Mehmet Gunay, President of the Turkish National University Sport Federation signed today the contract officialising […]

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South African karateka striving for perfection

Combat Sports 22 November 2019

“What I enjoy most about my karate is the constant journey of striving for perfection.”   Just that statement alone describes the endless hours of commitment, meticulous preparation, constant repetition and unmatched devotion to the sport of karate that rising South African star Jesse Sim has towards his favourite sport.   Add onto this time […]

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Hosts Japan steal the show at WUC Karate

Combat Sports 22 July 2018

Hosts Japan steal the show at WUC Karate   KOBE — The 11th edition of the FISU World University Karate Championship ended on a high for hosts Japan, especially in the two events that will also make their debut appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Kata and Kumite.   After five consecutive days of compelling […]

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Top stars lead Team Japan at WUC Karate

Combat Sports 20 July 2018

Championship kicks off with repechage in Kata and Kumite   KOBE — The  11th  FISU  World  University  Karate  Championship  kicked off  on 19 July, with the two events that will also make their debut appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Kata and Kumite.    Day one’s schedule included elimination and repechage until the semifinals in […]

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WUC Karate kicks off in Kobe

Championships 19 July 2018

Japan hosts WUC Karate ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020   KOBE — Karate will make its debut appearance at the Summer Olympics in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Two years ahead, the world gets a glimpse of what to expect as the Japanese city of Kobe hosts the 11th edition of FISU […]

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The victorious step! - 10th WUC Karate in Braga

Championships 16 August 2016

BRAGA – Champions were distinguished on the last day of competition.   It’s the end of the road for the WUC Karate 2016, in Braga! On an intense journey, which started on August 10th, the story behind the last day of competition is told between many wins and some losses.   At UMinho Sports Hall, […]

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First champions crowned! - 10th WUC Karate in Braga

Championships 16 August 2016

BRAGA– Friday 12/8 was time to decide the first medalists of the competition. Congratulations!   FEMALE: Kawamura Natsumi (Japan) gained the gold in Kumite +68kg, while Meltem Hocaoglu (Turkey) got the silver. Amelia Harvey (UK) and Sohila Ahmed (Egypt) stayed with the bronze. On Kumite -68kg, the victory went to Alizee Agier. The austrian Alisa […]

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And so it goes! - 10th WUC Karate in Braga

Championships 12 August 2016

BRAGA – On the second day of competition, it was time for the teams to step up on the Tatami and prove their value. Thursday morning began with Team Kata, where the athletes revealed a lot of concentration and coordination.   On the male side, the Japanese and French teams made their way to the […]