WAKO WORLDWIDE ISSUE 03 OUT NOW
WAKO WORLDWIDE ISSUE 03 IS OUT NOW!
One sport. Countless stories. The world comes together.
WAKO is proud to announce the release of Issue 03 of WAKO Worldwide, the official monthly magazine bringing together the people, events, achievements and developments driving kickboxing forward across the globe.
The October 2026 edition puts the spotlight on the Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup in Tashkent, where 3,043 competition entries from 45 countries brought our international community together — offering a preview of the host city for the 2027 WAKO Seniors World Championships.
But WAKO Worldwide goes far beyond the competition floor.
This latest 37-page edition celebrates our heritage, explores the people shaping our sport and looks ahead to the opportunities opening up for the next generation.
Inside Issue 03:
🥊 The World Comes Together – Highlights from the Uzbekistan World Cup and the people behind the competition.
🏆 Five Decades. One Future. – Reflecting on WAKO’s pioneers, leadership and legacy as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2027.
🌱 The Next Generation – Youth development, athlete representation and the GameChangers programme preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
🌍 Across the Continents – Stories from Asia, Pan-America and Europe, covering competitions, national development and referee education.
🎙️ WAKO People in Focus – A full interview with Tomaž Barada on his journey, coaching, giving back and his vision for kickboxing’s future.
👩 People & Progress – Women in sport, breast cancer awareness, Para and Inclusive Kickboxing, safeguarding, clean sport and mental health.
🏅 The International Pathway – School sport, the road from Skopje to the European Games 2027 in Istanbul, and WAKO’s work within the international sporting community.
🤝 Knowledge & Community – Membership education, global connections, a tribute to Sándor Kovács-Sada and a look ahead to the closing events of 2026.
Featuring a message from WAKO President Roy Baker, this edition connects the foundations of our sport with the ambition, responsibility and shared commitment shaping its next chapter.
One WAKO. One Champion. One Global Community.
📖 WAKO Worldwide – Issue 03 | October 2026
OUT NOW – Discover the stories behind the sport.
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