Review WAKO’s Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with global standards. Privacy Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy - the basics Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location. What to include in the Privacy Policy Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy ”.

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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Explore WAKO’s Ethics and Disciplinary Rules, ensuring fair play, integrity, and accountability across the global kickboxing community. Ethical and Disciplinary Rules: Promoting Fairness and Accountability WAKO is committed to ensuring that all participants in the sport of kickboxing adhere to the highest ethical standards. The Ethical and Disciplinary Rules serve as the foundation for maintaining fairness, respect, and accountability within the organization. These rules are in place to guide behavior, address misconduct, and ensure that the sport is practiced in a safe and honorable manner. The documents in this section provide detailed guidelines on ethical conduct and the disciplinary procedures that WAKO follows in case of violations. They cover everything from general principles of fair play to the processes for handling breaches of ethics. By adhering to these rules, WAKO ensures that all athletes, coaches, officials, and stakeholders contribute to a culture of integrity and respect, upholding the values of the sport at all levels. WAKO Code of Ethics_amended 23.07.2022 (521 KB) WAKO Dispute Resolution_amended 23.07.2022 (161 KB) WAKO Disciplinary Code_amended 25.02.2024 (253 KB) IOC code on prevention of the manipulation of competitions 2015 (84 KB) (84 KB)

Meet WAKO’s Athletes’ Committee, dedicated to representing the voice of athletes, promoting their well-being, and driving positive change in kickboxing. Athletes’ Committee WAKO’s mission is to place the Athletes at the heart of the Sport of Kickboxing. We are the Athletes’ Committee (WAKO AC) that serves as a link between the most important unit of the organization, the Athletes and WAKO. We make sure that the Kickboxers’ voices are heard and taking into proper consideration. Our motto is “ATHLETES FIRST” as without the athletes, there would be no need for sports organizations at all. Our mission is to – Support and protect clean and fair sport – Empower and ensure Athlete representation in the WAKO decision-making processes – Support Athlete development in their sporting and non-sporting careers (Dual Career) – Provide advices to the WAKO Board of Directors and maintain close cooperation with the WAKO Committees – Ensure direct communication between the Athletes and WAKO – Maintain a link with the IOC Athletes’ Commission – Engage in relevant athlete-related projects If you are an Athlete, you can directly contact your country’s WAKO National Federation for more information on the national athletes’ committee or feel free to contact us for general guidance regarding athlete related issues on athletescommittee@wako.sport #HearYourVoice #WAKOkickboxing #WAKOAC #ATHLETESFIRST Useful links Athlete365 Discover the official community for elite Athletes and Olympians & download the APP IOC Athletes’ Commission WADA Discover the website of the World Ani-Doping Agency & download the APP WAKO Committees Check out the Members of the WAKO AC WAKO Rules Including the WAKO Anti Doping Rules & Equipment Book WAKO Policies Including the WAKO Guidelines Athletes Committee Events Calendar Check out the upcoming and past events of WAKO WAKO Ranking

Access additional WAKO documents, including policies, guidelines, and resources essential for the global kickboxing community. Other Documents This section provides access to a variety of important documents that support WAKO’s operations, policies, and initiatives. Here, you’ll find additional resources, reports, and official documents that may not fit within other categories but are essential for understanding WAKO's work and governance. These documents are available for download to ensure transparency and accessibility for all members, athletes, and stakeholders. WAKO President's Activity Report 2025 WAKO President's Activity Report 2024 WAKO General Assembly 2024 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2023).zip WAKO President's Activity Report 2023 WAKO General Assembly 2023 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2022).zip WAKO President's Activity Report 2022 WAKO General Assembly 2022 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2021).zip WAKO President's Activity Report 2021 WAKO General Assembly 2021 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2020).zip WAKO General Assembly 2020 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2019) WAKO Extraordinary General Assembly 2019 (Agenda, Minutes) WAKO General Assembly 2017 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2016) WEB WAKO General Assembly 2015 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2014) Key Strategic Priorities WAKO President’s Activity Report 2019 WAKO President’s Activity Report 2020 WAKO General Assembly 2020 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2019) WAKO President’s Activity Report 2019 WAKO General Assembly 2019 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2018) WAKO Extraordinary General Assembly 2019 (Agenda, Minutes) WAKO President’s Activity Report 2018 WAKO General Assembly 2018 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2017) WAKO General Assembly 2017 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2016) WEB WAKO General Assembly 2016 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2015) WAKO General Assembly 2015 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2014) WAKO Strategy Plan 2020-2026 Key Strategic Priorities WAKO General Assembly 2019 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2018) WAKO General Assembly 2018 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2017) WAKO General Assembly 2016 (Agenda, Minutes, Audit Report 2015) WAKO Strategy Plan 2020-2026 WAKO President’s Activity Report 2020 WAKO President’s Activity Report 2018

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)

Access WAKO’s official reports, highlighting key activities, decisions, and developments in the global kickboxing community. Official Reports Under this section you can find: – official reports of each WAKO Continental Division’s annual activity; – official reports of WAKO World Cups prepared by the WAKO Organizing Committee. WAKO World Cup 2026 - Thailand WAKO Hungarian World Cup (Budapest) – Report 2025 WAKO Italian World Cup (Jesolo) – Report 2025 WAKO Thailand World Cup 2025 (Bangkok) – Report 2025 WAKO Turkish World Cup (Antalya) – Report 2025 Turkish Open WAKO World Cup - Report 2024 (5 MB) The World Combat Games 2023 (7 MB) WAKO AFRICA Report 2022 (670 KB) WAKO EUROPE Report 2022 (7 MB) WAKO PANAM Report 2022 (3 MB) Uzbekistan Open 2022- Official Report (5 MB) 7th International Turkish Open Kickboxing World Cup 2022 (8 MB) WAKO World Cup 2020 Irish Open Official Report (7 MB) WAKO PANAM Report 2018 (1,001 KB) WAKO Cadets & Juniors World Championships 2018 19 Result Book Compressed (4 MB) Irish Open 2016 WAKO World Cup (5 MB) WAKO Italian Kickboxing World Cup (Jesolo) - Report 2024 (9 MB) European Games 2023 - Report (7 MB) WAKO ASIA Report 2022 (5 MB) WAKO OCEANIA Report 2022 (656 KB) The World Games 2022 - Official Report (2 MB) 27th Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup 2022 (9 MB) WAKO ASIA Report 2021 (1,007 KB) WAKO EUROPE Report 2018 (6 MB) WAKO Oceania Report 2018 (648 KB) WAKO Media Report For Championships EC Maribor 2018 (495 KB) The Austrian Classics 2016 WAKO World Cup (7 MB)

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.

Access the list of disqualified athletes under WAKO’s anti-doping regulations, promoting transparency and fair competition in kickboxing. Disqualified Athletes Here below you can download a document containing a list of persons whose punishment for the violation of anti-doping rules is currently running. National and International sport association in charge, as well as WADA, can request data of persons whose punishment for violation of anti-doping rules has expired, in accordance with Law. Disqualified Athletes_update 25.07.2025.pdf

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 Mediterranean Games Fri 31 Jul PalaMazzola 31 Jul 2026, 08:00 – 02 Aug 2026, 19:30 PalaMazzola, Via Cesare Battisti, 74121 Taranto TA, Italy More info Details 31st Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup & Hungarian Kickboxing Open 2026 Thu 27 Aug BOK Sports and Conference Centre 27 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 30 Aug 2026, 23:00 BOK Sports and Conference Centre, Budapest, Dózsa György út 1, 1146 Hungary More info Details WAKO World Championship (All Disciplines) for Children, Cadets and Juniors Fri 18 Sept Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY 18 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 27 Sept 2026, 19:30 Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY More info Details Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026 Tue 13 Oct Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30 13 Oct 2026, 07:30 – 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, 100129, Тоshkent, Toshkent, 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.

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)