World Karate Federation facts for kids
| Sport | Karate |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
| Abbreviation | WKF |
| Founded | October 10, 1970 |
| Affiliation | IOC |
| Regional affiliation | World |
| Headquarters | Madrid |
| Location | Spain |
| President | Antonio Espinós of Spain |
| Official website | |
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the largest international governing body of sport karate with 198 member countries. It was formed in 1990, is the only karate organization recognised by the International Olympic Committee and has more than ten million members. The WKF organizes the Junior and Senior Karate World Championships, which are each held every other year. The President of the WKF is Antonio Espinos, and the headquarters are located in Madrid, Spain. All the styles are officially recognised by the WKF.
See also
In Spanish: Federación Mundial de Karate para niños
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