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Dear Members, The Asian Kickboxing Confederation is pleased to inform you of the organization of Asian Open Cup 2026 with collaboration of the Kickboxing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. Dates: 18-24 August 2026, including competition days Arrival: No later than 18-19 August 2026 Competition days, 20-23 August 2026 Departure: 24 August 2026 (participants may depart freely) Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic Promoted and Organized by: The Asian Kickboxing Confederation, in c

WAKO Chile is proud to welcome athletes, delegations, officials and national representatives to Chile for two major continental events in 2026: the Pan American Kickboxing Championship – Seniors & Masters and the South American Kickboxing Championship – Cadets & Juniors. Both championships will take place from August 12 to August 16, 2026, in Olmué, Valparaíso Region, Chile. This important gathering will bring together athletes from across the Americas, celebrating not only h

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS PRESS RELEASE WAKO and ISF Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Global School Sport Cooperation World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) and International School Sport Federation (ISF) are proud to announce the signing of aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 April 2026, marking the beginning of a new strategic partnership focused on the development of kickboxing within the international school sport movement. This agreement refl

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, The International World Games Association has officially unveiled the Sports Programme for The World Games 2029, we are delighted to confirm that Kickboxing is included among the official sports for this prestigious multi-sport event that will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany. This marks another major recognition of Kickboxing’s continued growth and global significance on the international sports stage. WAKO Pres

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, By the present please receive the official invitation letter and its related entry forms for participation to the next WAKO World Championship ( All Disciplines ) for Children, Cadets and Juniors , that will take place in Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, from 18 th to 27 th September 2026 . You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the indicated deadlines to submit the entry forms on due time: Appendix 1) - PREL

BREAKING NEWS The contract has been signed and in 2027 the best Senior kickboxers will gather in Tashkent, Uzbekistan , to participate to the WAKO World Championships in all kickboxing disciplines! During the signing ceremony, which took place today, April 8, in Bangkok, Thailand, during the 2 nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup, another important decision was made: All C class tournaments on the WAKO Calendar backdated to the 1 st January this year, will now receive ran

2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026. It designates which substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in particular sports. The 2026 Monitoring Program includes substances that a

WAKO is fostering participation of persons with disabilities in para-kickboxing and promoting their inclusion in sport activities as a very important segment of their life, ensuring their inclusion in all aspects of society. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us. WAKO launched the first para-kickboxing demonstration back in 2016, when five para-kickboxers aged 15–18 young para-kickbox

"On this World Kickboxing Day, November 30th, 2025, let us celebrate the strength and unity we've forged together. Thank you to every athlete, coach, president, official and supporter for your dedication and spirit. Together, we have built a vibrant community that transcends borders and inspires greatness in each other. Here’s to where we are and the incredible journey ahead!" WAKO President - Mr. Roy Baker #onewako #onechampion

Women in Sport Committee Meeting Abu Dhabi, November 25, 2025 Athlete Corner • Updates from athletes on current projects and achievements • Discussion of challenges faced and support needed • Sharing best practices and inspirational stories Next Activities • Planning upcoming initiatives and events • Coordination with partners and stakeholders 8 March activities • Proposals: New ideas for celebrating the day • Awards: Recognition of outstanding contributions in women’s sport

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS The WAKO Athlete & Coach Corner will be active at the ADNEC Arena Abu Dhabi (address: Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - W59 01 - Abu Dhabi - UAE) welcoming you and your national teams from Monday 24 th to Friday 28 th November 2025 , during the next WAKO Senior and Master World Championship . Please come and visit to learn and share!

WAKO India Open International Kickboxing Cup 2026 We are happy to announce the upcoming ‘5 th WAKO India Open International Kickboxing Cup-2026’ . The tournament will take place from 4-8 February 2026 at K D Jadhav Indoor Stadium, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi, India. Details regarding ‘5 th WAKO India Open International Kickboxing Cup-2026’ are being shared here:

North American Century Cup 25-28 September 2025: a celebration of excellence, sportsmanship, and world-class competition With National teams representing Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, 19 teams from across the USA and 64 Canadian kickboxing clubs – the competition was a global experience. The event brought together the full spectrum of kickboxing from Point Fighting to K-1. The night show was a vibrant showcase of the diversity and unity in kickboxing sport. The Organizer was WA

Clean sport education is a cornerstone for clean sport. As a strategy measure, education aims to empower athletes and others to play...

WAKO President Roy Baker and WAKO Pan Am President Paulo Zorello, together with delegation members Ruben Lara, Miguel Sarria and...

A Historic Week for Kickboxing This week marks a historic journey, not only for WAKO Panam, but also for WAKO IF and the entire sport of...

WAKO Signs New MOU with FICS – International Federation of Sports Chiropractic During The World Games in Chengdu, China, WAKO 1st Vice...

TWG 2025 Chengdu Kickboxing Official Draws

The President of World Association of Kickboxing Organizations, WAKO, Mr. Roy Baker met with members of the Brisbane32 organising...

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear National Parakickboxing Department Representatives, Warm greetings from the WAKO Para & Inclusive Department ....