Understand the rights and responsibilities of athletes, support personnel, and stakeholders under the World Anti-Doping Code. Promoting fair play in kickboxing. Rights And Responsibilities Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other groups who are subject to anti-doping rules all have rights and responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code. Part Three of the Code outlines all the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder in the anti-doping system. It is especially important that Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel know and understand Code Art. 21 (Additional Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes and Other Persons), particularly Art. 21.1 (Roles and Responsibilities of Athletes), Art. 21.2 (Roles and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel) and Art. 21.3 (Roles and Responsibilities of Other Persons Subject to the Code). Athletes’ Rights This section presents a summary of the key Athlete rights. It is important that both Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel know and understand these. Ensuring that Athletes are aware of their rights and these are respected is vital to the success of clean sport. Athlete rights exist throughout the Code and International Standards and they include: Equality of opportunity Equitable and Fair Testing programs Medical treatment and protection of health rights Right to justice Right to accountability Whistleblower rights Right to education Right to data protection Rights to compensation Protected Persons Rights Rights during a Sample Collection Session Right to B sample analysis Other rights and freedoms not affected Application and standing The Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act sets out these rights and responsibilities. Athletes’ Responsibilities It is equally important that Athletes are aware of their anti-doping responsibilities. Athlete Support Personnel should also familiarise themselves with these in order to be able to support their Athletes. These include: Knowing and following WAKO Anti-Doping Rules and any other applicable Anti-Doping Rules Taking full responsibility for what you ingest – make sure that no prohibited substance enters your body and that no prohibited methods are used Informing medical personnel of your obligations as an Athlete Cooperating with WAKO and other Anti-Doping Organisations (WADA, ITA, NADOs) Being available for sample collection Not working with coaches, trainers, physicians or other Athlete Support Personnel who are ineligible on account of an ADRV, or who have been criminally convicted or disciplined in relation to doping. Further details of these roles and responsibilities can be found in Code Art. 21.1. Rights and Responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel and other groups Like Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and other members of WAKO also have rights and responsibilities as per the Code. These include: Being knowledgeable of anti-doping policies and rules which are applicable to you or the Athlete(s) you support Using your influence on Athlete values and behaviours to foster anti-doping attitudes Complying with all anti-doping policies and rules which are applicable to you or the Athlete(s) you support Cooperating with the Athlete testing program Disclosing to WAKO and the NADO whether you have committed any Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) within the previous ten years Cooperating with anti-doping organisations investigating ADRVs Further details of these roles and responsibilities can be found in Code Art. 21.2 and 21.3. The Principle of Strict Liability Athletes are at the heart of clean sport. Their actions, behaviors and choices are fundamental as to ensure a doping-free sport. The Principle of Strict Liability stipulates that Athletes are solely responsible for the presence of any banned substance in their organisms, regardless of how the substance got there or whether there was the intention to cheat. As an Athlete it is therefore necessary to: know and respect the anti-doping sporting rules; always be willing to undergo doping controls; take responsibility for what is ingested or consumed; inform your Support Personnel that you are prohibited from using substances or methods prohibited under the WADA List; ensure that any medical treatment you receive does not lead to an anti-doping rule violations; inform NADO and your International Federation of any anti-doping rule violations committed in the last ten years; collaborate with NADO in the investigation of anti-doping rule violations; disclose the identity of its Support Personnel at the request of NADO.

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Discover WAKO’s commitment to women in kickboxing through initiatives like Women Against Cancer. Join us in promoting equality and solidarity in sport. WAKO Women Against Cancer: Fighting Together WAKO is proud to champion the WAKO Women Against Cancer campaign, a vital initiative in our ongoing commitment to social responsibility. Founded by Ms. Benedetta Teruzzi under the guidance of the WAKO Women in Sport Committee, this campaign brings the global kickboxing community together to raise awareness and support the fight against cancer. The campaign has been featured at key WAKO events, including the Athens Challenge, Point Fighting Cup in Milan, and the Yokoso Dutch Open in Amsterdam, spreading the message of solidarity and contributing to cancer research. As part of this campaign, dedicated merchandise is available at every tournament, allowing participants and spectators to make a meaningful contribution to the cause. We are committed to continuing this important fight. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events where the WAKO Women Against Cancer campaign will be featured and how you can get involved. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support! Report of the 3rd edition (2019) of the WAKO Women Against Cancer campaign (615 KB) Report of the 2nd edition (2018) of the WAKO Women Against Cancer campaign (2 MB) Report of the first edition (2017) of the WAKO Women Against Cancer campaign (2 MB)

Learn about WAKO’s Para and Inclusive Kickboxing programs, promoting accessibility, diversity, and empowerment for athletes of all abilities. Para & Inclusive Kickboxing Empowering Athletes of All Abilities WAKO is dedicated to making kickboxing an inclusive sport that welcomes athletes of all abilities. Our PARA Kickboxing program is designed to provide training, competition, and development opportunities tailored to the unique needs of athletes with disabilities, enabling them to showcase their skills, strength, and passion. Our Mission With PARA Kickboxing, WAKO aims to: Promote accessibility in kickboxing for athletes of all physical and intellectual abilities. Provide safe, supportive environments where PARA athletes can train and compete. Foster community and resilience through shared goals and achievements. Join the Movement Whether you are an athlete, coach, or supporter, PARA Kickboxing welcomes you. Together, we are building a sport that celebrates diversity, determination, and excellence for everyone. WAKO PARA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 Webinar_R_12_2024_Spanish.pdf (144 MB) Sorting protocol_2024.pdf (196 KB) GuiaDeportistas_WAKO_12_2024_spanish.pdf (174 KB) GuideAtheletes_WAKO_12_2024_english.pdf (201 KB) Guia_WAKO_12_2024_spanish.pdf (189KB) Guide_WAKO_12_2024_english.pdf (384 KB) WAKO Parakickboxing rules – rev 0 – 29.11.2024

Explore WAKO's Women in Sport Committee, dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women in kickboxing. Learn about initiatives, events, and opportunities to support female athletes worldwide. WAKO para kickboxing The WAKO Women in sport Committee is one of the expert’s committees in WAKO, established in 2016, aimed for promotion of gender equality and generation equity in kickboxing. CAMPAIGNS Women in sport Committee is organizing various campaigns for promoting gender equality and raising awareness about global phenomena such as: Emowering women in sport – Her win, Our win climate changes – WAKO for Climate, health - WAKO Women against Cancer, pandemic - Be Positive, Stay Negative, breaking stereotypes about gender roles – He For She, stopping violence against women and girls – UN Orange Day, sustainable development - Plastic is NOT fantastic and many, many others, mostly the ones which affects women and girls in everyday life. All of the campaigns had accompanying actions in occasion of the World and Continental Championships. MONITORING Concerning kickboxing sport, the Committee is monitoring all legal documents of WAKO concerning the position and the representation of women in the decision making bodies of WAKO and its Committees. The focus of the Committee is attainability of the tournaments in the world to women and girls. The Committee also controls management of kickboxing tournaments if they meet the particular needs of women and girls and provide them safety in sport. INCREASE OF PARTICIPATION In WAKO, we already have participants of both genders, and Committee aims to increase the participation of women in all kickboxing disciplines, as well as referees in the ring and tatami, coaches and officials. BRIGHTON PLUS SIGNATORIES On the initiative of Women in sport Committee, in March 2017 WAKO have signed Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on Women and Sport which is a summary document how to develop a sporting culture to grant women and girls equality in sport at all levels of participation. CONFERENCE The Committee organized The 1st WAKO Women in Sport Conference on 18th May 2018 in the occasion of WAKO World Kickboxing Cup in Budapest. The Conference was organized in two parts. The first part was separated in three sections: Introduction of the WAKO Women Committee Chairwomen Mrs. Katarzyna Kociszewska, activities and the future goals. Lecture by Ms. Alicja Sekret, presenter of "Breastfit" the OnkoCafe Foundation from Poland with "Self control- early detection of breast cancer" as the part of the global campaign "WAKO Women against cancer". Expert speaker Ms. Dorota Godzina, former kickboxing champion and expert dietitian with a lecture “Sudden weight loss and consequences for women's health”. The second part of the programme was introduction of Mrs. Marijana Pelevic, WAKO Women Committee member about ongoing Conference of International working group of women and sport (IWG) and the reflection on the activities of WAKO at the GAISF Sport Conference in Bangkok in April 2018. WORKSHOPS The Committee occasionally organizes workshops “How to involve more women in organizational structures in WAKO”. SAFEGUARDING POLICY The focus of the Committee was to create WAKO Safeguarding Policy to cover all aspects of the safeguarding policies and procedures in protecting kickboxing athletes, especially minors, from any kind of harassment during WAKO events. As a result, on March 12, 2022, the WAKO Board of Directors has approved the WAKO Safeguarding Policy of protecting and safeguarding athletes from harassment and abuse in sport. The Women in Sport Committee representatives presents the most important aspects of the Safeguarding Policy during the main WAKO events of the year. Manual Coach Parakickboxing_2025_english Manual Entrenadoresparakickboxing_2025_spanish WAKO Women in Sport Committee workshop 2021_summary.pdf Brighton Plus Declaration Helsinki signed.pdf Brighton-plus-Helsinki-2014-Declaration-on-Women-and-Sport.pdf 1st WAKO Women Conference.pdf useful link: 10-principles-of-the-brighton-plus-helsinki-declaration

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Welcome to WAKO, the global governing body for kickboxing. Explore news, events, and resources, and join the worldwide community of kickboxing champions. Click here for more Click here for more Add a Title Breaking News 1 2 3 4 5 WAKO FOCUS WAKO India Open International Kickboxing Cup 2026 Wed 04 Feb Delhi 04 Feb 2026, 09:10 – 08 Feb 2026, 17:30 Delhi, KD Jadhav, Wrestling Indoor Stadium, IG Indoor Stadium, ITO, Vikram Nagar, Delhi, 110002, India More info Details WAKO World Championship Fri 21 Nov Abu Dhabi 21 Nov 2025, 08:30 – 30 Nov 2025, 07:30 Abu Dhabi, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - Al Ma'arid - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates More info Details SLOVENIA OPEN WAKO TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL INVITATION Sat 15 Nov Zagorje ob Savi 15 Nov 2025, 09:00 – 18:00 Zagorje ob Savi, Cesta 9. avgusta 44a, 1410 Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia More info Details Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup Tue 07 Oct Tashkent, Uzbekistan 07 Oct 2025, 09:00 – 12 Oct 2025, 17:30 Tashkent, Uzbekistan More info Details Load More Africa WAKO Africa, a branch of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is dedicated to developing kickboxing throughout Africa as a non-profit, non-political organization. Asia WAKO Asia, under the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), represents kickboxing across Asia, functioning as a non-profit, non-political sports body. Europe WAKO Europe, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political entity representing and advancing kickboxing throughout Europe. Oceania WAKO Oceania, a division of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political body representing kickboxing in the Oceania region. Pan-America WAKO Pan America, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), promotes and represents kickboxing across the Americas as a non-profit, non-political entity. Excellence WAKO is committed to developing world-class athletes, focusing on high standards in training, competition, and sportsmanship. Through rigorous discipline and a passion for excellence, WAKO athletes embody the spirit of perseverance and skill required at the Olympic level. Respect At the heart of WAKO is mutual respect. We promote fair play and ethical conduct among athletes, coaches, and federations, mirroring the Olympic ideal of respect for competitors, the sport, and the global kickboxing community. Friendship WAKO fosters global connections and camaraderie through its international events. By bringing athletes from diverse cultures together, we build friendships, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen the spirit of unity that the Olympic movement represents.

Complete WAKO’s mandatory Integrity E-Learning Module to prevent sport manipulation and promote fairness in kickboxing championships. Integrity E-Learning WAKO is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in sport. To ensure a culture of transparency and fairness, we have launched a new Integrity e-Learning Module focused on preventing Manipulation in Sport and raising awareness about this critical issue. In the spirit of Fair Play, it is our actions that matter most. This module is mandatory for all athletes and their teams participating in Continental and World Championships. It takes just 5 minutes to complete but plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of our sport. [Click here to start the Integrity e-Learning Module] WAKO Referee Rules 05.11.2020 (2 MB) Integrity Of Results (699 KB) WAKO Integrity Code Of Conduct (655 KB) WAKO Declaration of Integrity (505 KB) WAKO Referee’s Code Of Conduct 2020 (290 KB) IOC code on prevention of the manipulation of competitions 2015 (84 KB)

Explore the WAKO Athletes Corner for educational resources, safeguarding tips, and clean sport initiatives. Empowering kickboxers worldwide. WAKO Athlete Digital Corner We are excited to announce the ongoing development and expansion of the WAKO Athlete Corner App, which first launched in 2021. This app is designed to serve as a digital space where athletes, coaches, and participants can access vital information, complete mandatory sign-off modules, and register for seminars. Explore the WAKO Athlete Corner App Information Hub: Access updates and educational materials from WAKO’s committees, covering topics such as anti-doping, integrity, and fair play. Sign-off Modules: Complete mandatory modules on anti-doping, integrity, and refereeing. New sign-off modules are regularly added and will soon be required for all WAKO athletes and staff. Seminar Registration: Easily register for online and in-person seminars directly through the app, linked to SportData for seamless integration. The app is continuously evolving to better serve our community, with upcoming additions that will integrate resources from the IOC Athlete 365 platform and more educational content from WAKO committees. Key Features Interactive Learning: If you don’t answer all questions correctly in the anti-doping module, you’ll be prompted to start over. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a personal certificate from WAKO. Olympic Values: The app emphasizes the Olympic values of Action, Excellence, Respect, Friendship, Joy, and Fair Play, and aims to educate, engage, and inspire athletes to play an active role in their communities. Join the WAKO Athlete Corner App by creating your profile here: WAKO Athlete Corner App . Stay tuned for new features and updates as we continue to enhance this exciting platform for all athletes! Report Athlete Corner 2025 (9 MB) Report Athlete Corner 2024 (4 MB) Report Athlete Corner 2019 (4 MB) Report Athlete Corner 2018 (5 MB) Material Shared At WAKO Athlete Corner 2019 (19 MB) Report Athlete Corner 2017 (6 MB) WAKO.Report.AC.Partners.2017.pdf (6.8 MB) Report Athlete Corner.2024.Athens (1).pdf (4.2 MB) Report.Athlete.Corner.2019 (4.3 MB) Report.Athlete.Corner.2018.pdf (3.9 MB)

Discover the new global identity of WAKO Kickboxing — modern, unified, and Olympic-ready. One WAKO. One Champion. One Brand Globally. Introducing the New WAKO Brand Kickboxing has evolved — and so has WAKO. Representing over 149 nations, WAKO stands as the world’s leading governing body for kickboxing: fast-growing, Olympic-recognized, and united by purpose. This new brand marks more than a visual update — it’s a global declaration. A modern, disciplined identity that reflects the professionalism, unity, and ambition of our sport on every stage — from local clubs to world championships. Built on the values of Respect. Excellence. Unity. Discipline. Inclusion. Honor. The new WAKO identity unites athletes, coaches, and federations under one shared standard — clear, confident, and Olympic-ready. Every color, every line, every design element serves one purpose: To showcase kickboxing as a world-class sport, driven by integrity and powered by its people. ONE WAKO. ONE CHAMPION. ONE BRAND GLOBALLY. Welcome to the new era of kickboxing. KICKBOXING. UNITED BY PURPOSE. WAKO Brand Book WAKO New Brand Logo Files V1

Celebrate WAKO’s sponsors who support athletes, events, and initiatives worldwide. Join us in recognizing the partners championing the growth of kickboxing. Sponsors Championing the Future of Kickboxing WAKO is proud to partner with leading organizations that share our vision of excellence, inclusivity, and global growth in kickboxing. Our sponsors play a vital role in supporting athletes, events, and initiatives that drive the sport forward, empowering the next generation of champions. Through their commitment and collaboration, WAKO continues to expand its reach, enhance its programs, and deliver world-class events that inspire and unite the global kickboxing community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their unwavering support and belief in the power of kickboxing. Explore our trusted partners below and join us in celebrating those who make it all possible.