The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced changes to its Karate 1-Premier League calendar because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
European Karate Federation (EKF) officials have praised their Croatian counterparts for their "exceptional" cooperation after inspecting preparations for this year's European Championships in Poreč.
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.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós travelled to Dubai to meet with Asian Karate Federation (AKF) President Nasser Alrazooqi.
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.
World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós believes the organisation is "prepared to host our major international events" after hosting a successful COVID-19 test event in Lisbon.
The Yemen Olympic Committee (YOC) backed a karate tournament which was held in capital city Sana'a.
The World Karate Federation (WKF) is hosting a test event in Portugal this weekend to assess the organisation's COVID-19 guidelines.
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's (WKF) Executive Committee met virtually to discuss the future of the sport amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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