World Union of Karate Do Federations

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World Union of Karate Do Federations
Sport Karate
JurisdictionWorldwide
AbbreviationWUKF
Founded2005;19 years ago (2005)
AffiliationNon-IOC
Regional affiliationWorld
Headquarters Herstal
LocationBelgium
PresidentLiviu Crisan of Romania
Vice president(s)Koos Burger of South Africa
Søren Helsted of Denmark
Roberto Morreale of Italy
Jo Mirza of United States
SecretaryRoberto Perri of Belgium
Other key staffOsvaldo Messias de Oliveira of Brazil
SponsorKO Italia KO Italia srl
Katara Martial Arts
Brizbane Sports
Budoland
Replaced1996
(founded)1970
Official website
www.wukf-karate.org

The World Union of Karate Do Federations (WUKF) is the international governing body of sport karate with 45 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]

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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
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran Flag of India.svg  India Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait Flag of Kyrgyzstan (2023).svg  Kyrgyzstan Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan
Europe
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan Flag of Kosovo.svg  Kosovo Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Flag of England.svg  England Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Panamerica
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Flag of Curacao.svg  Curaçao
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Flag of Peru.svg  Peru Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Flag of the United States.svg  USA
Africa
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone
Flag of Togo.svg  Togo Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
Oceania
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Flags of New Caledonia.svg  New Caledonia Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

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