Spanish karateka Damián Quintero believes an Olympic medal would be the "jewel in the crown" of an impressive career.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós has led tributes to Executive Committee member Zhastalap Sanauov, following his death aged 54.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has published a commemorative magazine entitled "1970-2020: A Celebration of Karate" to mark the 50th anniversary of the governing body.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has released a video titled "Karate in Times of Coronavirus" to inform the sport's community of what measures need to be taken to ensure karate's safe return.
Karate and beach handball have become the latest two sports to be confirmed on the programme for the 2023 European Games in Krakow and Malopolska.
World champion karateka Ryo Kiyuna, who is among Japan's leading hopes for gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has contracted coronavirus.
The Yemen Olympic Committee (YOC) backed a karate tournament which was held in capital city Sana'a.
Croatia has been announced as the new host of the 2021 European Karate Championships, with the continental competition set to take place in Porec following the withdrawal of Sweden.
Francis Didier has been re-elected President of the French Karate Federation (FFK), while 31 of 32 Board seats have now been filled following two rounds of voting.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has concluded a round of meetings with national bodies and President Antonio Espinós has expressed hope for a successful 2021 season.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós expressed hope that major events in the sport can resume "as soon as possible" during the organisation's latest round of virtual meetings with its members.
Gothenburg has withdrawn as the host of next year's European Karate Championships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
World Karate Federation (WKF) general secretary Toshihisa Nagura has met with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, to discuss the situation of sport globally and the WKF's plans for the future.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has been forced to cancel its last international event scheduled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has congratulated the World Karate Federation (WKF) on the 50th anniversary of its foundation.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
International Paralympic Committee - Paralympic Games Brand Manager - Bonn, Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Paralympic Games Brand Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting in early 2021. The IPC is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We supervise the organisation of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for 10 Para sports. The Paralympic Games Brand Manager is accountable to the Head of Brand and Engagement and will be responsible for ensuring the Paralympic brand is represented in a consistent and impactful way at the Paralympic Games.
As the International Ice Hockey Federation prepares to decide whether Belarus remains a co-host of its World Championship later this year, Philip Barker recalls other occasions where human rights has been a key topic in the build-up to a country staging a major sports event.
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