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- News - Latest Updates from the World of Kickboxing | WAKO
Stay updated with the latest news, events, and stories from WAKO and the global kickboxing community. News List WAKO TEST 1 WAKO TEST 1 WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1WAKO TEST 1 Start Now New Study Reveals Benefits of Exercise A recent study published in a scientific journal shows the numerous health benefits of regular exercise. Start Now Political Scandal Unfolds in Capital City Allegations of corruption and misconduct have surfaced against high-ranking officials in the capital city. Start Now Tech Giant Unveils Latest Innovation A leading technology company has introduced a groundbreaking new product that is set to revolutionize the industry. Start Now Celebrity Couple Announces Engagement A well-known celebrity couple has officially announced their engagement through social media posts. Start Now
- Official Websites of Continental Federations - WAKO Kickboxing
Connect with WAKO’s Continental Federations. Explore official websites for updates on kickboxing activities across the globe. Offical websites of continental federations Connecting the World of Kickboxing WAKO’s global reach is supported by its dedicated Continental Federations, each playing a vital role in developing and promoting kickboxing across their respective regions. These federations serve as the backbone of WAKO’s international presence, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence at every level. Explore the official websites of our Continental Federations to stay updated on regional events, news, and initiatives. Together, we are building a unified kickboxing community that spans continents and inspires athletes worldwide. Coming soon, please enjoy our video below while you wait!
- Official Reports - WAKO Governance & Activities
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)
- Global WAKO Members List - Certified Kickboxing Federations
Explore the comprehensive list of WAKO-affiliated member federations from around the world. Find official representatives, certified kickboxing organizations, and key contacts for your region. Members Africa ALGERIA Federation Algerienne de Full Contact Kickboxing et DA President: Mr. Ali AMARA ANGOLA WAKO Angola President: Mr. Jair Miguel BENIN Federation Beninoise de Kick-Boxing et Disciplines Associees (FBKB-DA) President: Mr. Narcisse Justin Soglo CAMEROON FECAKICK-BOXING President: Mr. Emmanuel Essissima EGYPT Egyptian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Mohamed Sobih GUINEA-BISSEAU Federation Guineene de Kick Boxing (FGKB) President: Mr. Aribot Aboubacar GUINEA-CONAKRY Federation Guineene de Kick Boxing (FGKB) President: Mr. Aribot Aboubacar IVORY COAST Federation Ivorienne de Kick-Boxing et DA (FIKBDA) President: Mr. Kouadjo Yao LIBYA Libyan General Federation for Kickboxing and similar sport President: Mr. Shref Mohamed Z Mohamedm MADAGASCAR Federation Malagasy de Kicboxing et D.A. President: Mr. LYLYSON René de Rolland Urbain MAURITIUS Mauritius Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Arnaud Vacher MOROCCO Federation Royale Maroquaine F.C. et KB President: Mr. Khalid El Quandili NAMIBIA Namibia Martial Arts Federation President: Mrs. Anita B de Klerk SENEGAL Fédération Sénégalaise de Kickboxing et disciplines Associées President: Mr. Yakhya Diop SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone National Martial Arts Committee (SLENMAC) Referent for Kickboxing: Mr. Arnold Y. Sengbe Pieh SOUTH AFRICA South African Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Aslam Mahomed TUNIS Federation Tunisienne KTSDA President: Mr. Anis Jaffali Asia AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan kickboxing Federation General Secretary: Mr. Mohammad Dawood Hashimi BANGLADESH Bangladesh Kickboxing Association General Secretary: Mr. Mostafizur Rahman Mostafiz CAMBODIA Cambodia Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Heng Sokkharn BARHAIN Bahrain Kickboxing & Muay Thai Federation President: Mr. Ahmed Alwazzan CHINA Chinese Wushu Association (Kickboxing division) President: Mr. Chen Entan HONG KONG Hong Kong Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Yuen Yuk Kwong INDIA WAKO India Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Santosh K.Agrawal INDONESIA Pengurus Pusat Association of Kickboxing Indonesia President: Mr. Ngatino, Sh., MH. Ji ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN WAKO Iran Kickboxing Organization President: Mr. Nasser Nassiri IRAQ Iraqi Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Qassim Kadim Al-Wassiti JAPAN Japan Kickboxing League Organizations President: Mr. Kazuyoshi Ishii JORDAN Jordan Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Moh’d Aref Omar Jariri Hesan KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Kim Victor KUWAIT Kuwaiti Kickboxing Committee President: Mr. Abdulaziz Alfadagh KYRGYZSTAN Kyrgyzstan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Aleksander Voinov LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC LAO Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Vannadeth KEOVIENGKHAN LEBANON Lebanese Federation of KickBoxing Sports President: Mr. Abdul Rahman El Rayess MACAO Macao-China Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Sio Chi Hong MALAYSIA Kickboxing Malaysia Association Gate D, Gymnasium 3, National Sport Council of Malaysia, Complex Bukit Jalil, 57000 Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MONGOLIA Mongolian Amateur Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Enkhbat Yalalt NEPAL Nepal National Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Lokendra Karki OMAN Oman Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Baqar Haider PAKISTAN Pakistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Sohail Lashari Secretary General: Mr. Tahir Abbas PALESTINE Palestinian Federation of Kickboxing President: Mr. Samir Athamna PHILIPPINES Samahang Kickboxing NG Pilipinas (Philippines Kickboxing Organization) President: Mr. Francis N. Tolentino REPUBLIC OF KOREA Korean Kickboxing Association (WAKO KOREA) President: Mr. Kim Hyounyoung SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Ahmad Mohammad Altowayan SINGAPORE Kickboxing Federation of Singapore President: Mr. Jason Lim SRI LANKA Sri Lanka Kickboxing National Federation President: Mr. Prasad Wickramasinghe SYRIA Syrian Arab Kickboxing and Muay Thai and MMA Federation President: Mr. Saria Aljazairi CHINESE TAIPEI (TAIWAN) Chinese Taipei Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Hsueh Nai Wei F.H.P.: Mr.Horacio Daniel Obon TAJIKISTAN WAKO Kickboxing Federation of Tajikistan President: Mr. Mirsaid Yakhyaev THAILAND Kickboxing Association of Thailand President: Mr. Pai Leeke TURKMENISTAN Turkmenistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Begmyrat Begmenov UNITED ARAB EMIRATES U.A.E Muay Thai & Kickboxing Federation President: H.E. Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi UZBEKISTAN Uzbekistan Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Asadjon Khodjaev VIETNAM Vietnam Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Vu Duc Thinh YEMEN Yemen Kick Thai Boxing Federation President: Mr. Ali Dawod Al-Sowadi Europe ALBANIA Albania Kick-Thai Boxing Federation President: Mr. Arbis Vjerdha ARMENIA Armenian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Garnik Hayrapetyan AUSTRIA Österreichischer Bundesfachverband für Kick- und Thaiboxen President: Nikolaus Gstattner AZERBAIJAN WAKO Azerbaijan President: Mr. Orkhan Aliyev BELARUS Belarus Kickboxing & Muay Thai Federation President: Mr. Karayeu Yury BELGIUM WAKO Belgium President: Mr. Marc Johan De Block BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Kickboxing Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina President: Mr. Branko Mihaljević BULGARIA Bulgarian Confederation of Kickboxing and MT President: Mr. Galin Dimov CROATIA Croatian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr.Tomislav Bilandzic CYPRUS Pancyprian Kickboxing Federation All Styles President: Mr. Christoforos Lazrides CZECH REPUBLIC Czech Association of Kickboxing President: Mr. Jiri Mulac DENMARK Dansk Kickboxing Forbund President: Mr. Søren Koefoed ESTONIA Estonia Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Kozlov Sergei FINLAND Finnish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Petteri Maunu FRANCE Federation Francaise Kickboxing Muay Thai et Disciplines Associees (FFKMDA) President: Mr. Nadir Allouache GEORGIA Thaiboxing and Kickboxing National Federation Georgia President: Mr. Gocha Javakhia GERMANY Bundesfachverband für Kickboxen e.V. – WAKO Deutschland President: Mr. Oliver Hahl GREAT BRITAIN WAKO GB President: Mr. Peter Edwards GREECE Panhellenic Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Antonios Mavrommatis HUNGARY Magyar Kick-Box Szovetseg President: Mr. Peter Galambos IRELAND Kickboxing Ireland President: Mr. Roy Baker ISRAEL Israel All Style Kickboxing Federation (WAKO Israel) President: Mr. Hani Sakas ITALY Federazione Italiana Kickboxing Muay Thai Savate Shoot Boxe e Sambo (FEDERKOMBAT) President: Mr. Riccardo Bergamini KOSOVO Federata e Kick Box-it të Kosoves President: Mr. Fatmir Makolli LATVIA Latvian Kickboxing Federation President: Mrs. Darya Strutinska LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtensteiner Kickboxverand (LKBV) President: Mr. Günther Wohlwend LITHUANIA Lithuanian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Andrius Danilaitis MALTA VMKB Martial Art Club President: Mr. Vincenzo Mangini REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Federatia Nationala Oriental Kickboxing President: Mr. Gorea Tudor MONACO Federation Monégasque de Kick-Boxing, Krav-Maga and Pancrace President: Mr. Claude Pouget MONTENEGRO Kickboxing Federation of Montenegro President: Mr. Ivan Strugar NORTH MACEDONIA Kickboxing Muaythai Federation of Macedonia President: Mr. Dejan Mitrovski – Urko NORWAY Norwegian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Roger Ramstad POLAND Polish Kickboxing Association President: Mr. Grzegorz Wrzesien PORTUGAL FNKDA – Combat Sports Federation President: Mr. José Augusto Pina Correia ROMANIA Federatia Romana De Arte Martiale De Contact (F.R.A.M.C.). President: Mr. Dumitru Mocanasu SERBIA Serbian Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Duško Basrak SLOVAKYA Slovak Kikckboxing Union President: Mr. Jozef Kolozsy SLOVENIA Kickboxing Zveza Slovenije President: Mr. Vladimir Sitar SPAIN FEKM President: Mr. Jesús Eguía SWEDEN Swedish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Håkan Ozan SWITZERLAND WAKO Switzerland President: Mr. Giovanni De Paolis THE NETHERLANDS WAKO Nederland President: Mrs. Gina Engelhardt TURKEY Turkish Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Salim Kayici UKRAINE Kickboxing Federation of Ukraine President: Mrs. Olga Pavlenko Oceania AUSTRALIA WAKO Australia President: Mr. Alex Perov NEW ZEALAND WAKO New Zealand Acting President: Ms. Leonie Rosin Pan America ARGENTINA Federacion Argentina de Kickboxing President: Mr. Juan Ramon Corrales BOLIVIA WAKO Bolivia President: Prof. Marcelo Salas Marchetti BONAIRE Bonaire Kickboxing Federation President: Mr. Peter Silberie BRAZIL Confederação Brasileira de Kickboxing President: Mr. Paulo Cesar Zorello CANADA WAKO Canada President: Mr. Muzammal Nawaz CHILE Federación Deportiva WAKO Chile President: Mr. Pablo Javier Acuña Varas CUBA Federacion Cubana de Kickboxing DA President: Mr. Armando Quintana Parra DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Asociacion de Kickboxing de Santiago President (Tatami Sport): Mr. Dagoberto Lockward ECUADOR Federacion Ecuatorina De Kickboxing President: Jorge Luis Jarrin Bernudes EL SALVADOR Federacion Salvadoreña de Kickboxing President: Mr. Alfredo Betancourt GUATEMALA Asociación Deportiva Nacional de Kickboxing de Guatemala President: Mr. Andres Garcia Gandara HONDURAS Federación Hondureña de Kick Boxing President: Mrs. Ibeth Yamileth Mejía Trujillo MEXICO Federacion de Kickboxing WAKO Mexico President: Mr. Fernando Granados Leon PANAMA WAKO Panama Referent: Mrs. Yariela Mendoza PARAGUAY Federacion Paraguaya de Kickboxing y Muay Thai President: Mr. Ever Nunez PERU Federación Deportiva Peruana de Kickboxing (FPKB) President: Mr. Miguel Sarria Fernández PUERTO RICO WAKO Puerto Rico President: Mr. Albert Camacho TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WAKO Trinidad & Tobago & Caribbean Federation Referent (Tatami and Ring Sports): Mr. Martin J. McClashie URUGUAY Federacion Uruguaya de Kick Boxing y Point Fight President: Mrs. Susana Santos de Bernochi USA USA Kickboxing President: Mr. Robert Zbilski VENEZUELA Federacion Venezolana de Kick Boxing F.V.K.B. President: Mr. Dario Alvarado
- Other Documents - WAKO Kickboxing Resources
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
- Women in Sport Committee | Empowering Female Athletes in Kickboxing
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
- Media Hub - Featured Kickboxing Videos, Photos & News | WAKO
Explore WAKO’s Media Hub for the latest kickboxing videos, photos, and articles. Stay connected with highlights from events and stories worldwide. Visit our Official Youtube Channel for more PHOTOS Visit our Official Flickr Channel for more Social Links WAKO FAQ's Heading 6 WAKO.rsportz.com Social Links WAKO.rsportz.com WAKO FAQ's World Games 2025 winners
- WAKO Anti-Doping Rules & Reports - Fair Play & Compliance
Explore WAKO’s Anti-Doping Rules and Reports, ensuring fair competition, athlete integrity, and compliance with global anti-doping standards. Wako Anti-doping Rules and Reports WAKO/WADA work to ensure that athletes benefit from the same anti-doping protocols and protections, no matter the nationality, the sport, or the country where tested. The ultimate goal is safe and fair competition worldwide. WADA website What is WADA? video The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities around the world. In the below menu you can find the current in force WAKO Anti-doping rules and annual activity resports. WAKO Anti-Doping Rules_update_01.01.2021 (308 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2021 (200 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2017 (821 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2022 (821 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2019 (200 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2016 (308 KB)
- President’s Corner - Updates from WAKO Leadership
Stay informed with messages and updates from the WAKO President, highlighting key initiatives and the future of global kickboxing. Presidents Corner Dec 2024
- Disqualified Athletes - WAKO Anti-Doping Compliance
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
- Official Results - WAKO Kickboxing Competitions
View the official results from WAKO’s global kickboxing competitions, including championships and tournaments. Official Results 2025 Results World Championships 2025 World Games 2025 2020 - 2024 2016 - 2019 2011 - 2015 2006 -2010 2001 - 2005 1991 -2000 1981 - 1990 1977 -1980
- Board of Directors - Leadership of WAKO Kickboxing
Meet WAKO’s Board of Directors, the leaders driving the growth and development of kickboxing worldwide. Explore their roles and contributions. Honorary President Mr. Ennio Falsoni Date of Birth: 04-04-1946. Role in NF: Honorary President. Nationality: Italian. Hobbies: Tennis, golf, reading. Grade: 6th degree. Main Profession: Consultant. President Mr Roy Baker Date of Birth: 23-03-1965. Role in NF: President. Nationality: Irish. Hobbies: Table tennis, running, cross fit. Grade: 10th degree. Main Profession: Director of SSE. Vice President, General Secretary and WAKO EUROPE President Mr. Espen Lund Date of Birth: 07-09-1964. Role in NF: General Secretary. Nationality: Norwegian. Hobbies: Running, skiing and swimming. Main Profession: Sports administration. Vice President and WAKO PANAM President Mr. Paulo Zorello Date of Birth: 26-01-1960. Role in NF: President. Nationality: Brazilian. Hobbies: Bodybuilding, mountain biking, hiking and trail hike. Grade: 7th degree. Main Profession: Sports manager, businessman and farmer. Vice Presidents Mrs. Francesca Falsoni Date of Birth: 08-02-1974. Role in NF: Counselor and representative in WAKO. Nationality: Italian. Hobbies: Yoga, fitness, travels. Grade: / Main Profession: Business lawyer and entrepreneur. Mr. Donato Milano Date of Birth: 22-04-1961. Role in NF: President. Nationality: Italian. Hobbies: Sailing and Diving. Grade: 8th Dan Black Belt. Main Profession: Sport Management Director. Mr. Salim Kayici Date of Birth: 21-12-1966. Role in NF: President. Nationality: Turkish. Hobbies: Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Music. Grade: 9th Dan Black Belt. Main Profession: Government Official. Mr. Istvan Kiraly Date of Birth: 21-11-1966. Role in NF: Vice President. Nationality: Hungarian. Hobbies: Shooting and reading. Grade: 7th degree. Main Profession: Owner of companies. Board Members Mr. Carlos Ramjanali Date of Birth: 18-05-1960. Role in NF: Vice President. Nationality: Portuguese. Hobbies: Golf and Reading. Grade: 8th Dan Black Belt. Main Profession: Businessman Mrs. Lucinda Edwards Date of Birth: 09-11-1965 Role in NF: Director and General Secretary Nationality: British Hobbies: Martial Arts and working with children with special needs Grade: 7th Dan Black Belt Main Profession: Kickboxing GB Administration Mr. Nikolaus Gstattner Date of Birth: 02-11-1963. Role in NF: Management-Director (President). Nationality: Austrian. Hobbies: Kickboxing. Main Profession: Geschäftsführer der Sparte Handel der Wirtschaftskammer Kärnten. Mrs. Katarzyna Kociszewska-Palacz Date of Birth: 25-04-1964. Role in NF: Representative in WAKO, Chair of Women in Sport Committee, member of POC Women in Sport Committee. Nationality: Polish. Hobbies: Beekeeping, ecological gardening, biographies. Main Profession: Owner of SPORT MASTERS Co., president of the Foundation for Sports Champions, chair of a limited partnership SPORT MASTERS. Mr. Tomaz Barada Date of Birth: 15-11-1973 Role in NF: Board member Nationality: Slovenian Hobbies: Cycling…all sports Grade: 5th Dan Black Belt Main Profession: Sport Instructor Mr. Ali Ali Haji Mohamed Khoori Date of Birth: 07-04-1976 Role in NF: Board Member of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation (MKFED) Nationality: United Arab Emirates Hobbies: Chess, Running, Reading, Adventures & Travelling, Follow up with The World of Watchmaking. Grade: N/A Main Profession: Director Supply Chain, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). Mr. Zsolt Moradi Date of Birth: 03-06-1988. Role in NF: Member of WAKO Hungary Executive Board of Directors. Nationality: Hungarian. Hobbies: Sports, Reading, Gastronomy. Grade: Master of Science in Sport Management. Main Profession: Diplomat. Mrs. Michaela Kovacova Date of Birth: 19-04-1988. Role in NF: Board member of Slovak Kickboxing Union, Chairman of Referee Committee for Tatami and Ring Sports. Nationality: Slovakya. Hobbies: Kickboxing, Refereeing. Grade: A class Referee Ring sports. Main Profession: CEO/director of company for selling fitness equipments and sports clothes. Mr. Aslam Mahomed Date of Birth: 03-12-1979. Role in NF: Executive member. Nationality: South Africa. Hobbies: Kickboxing, Swimming, Fishing and Surfing. Grade: Black belt. Main Profession: Optometrist and Businessman. Mr. Dario Alexander Alvarado Gonzalez Date of Birth: 27-02-1973 Role in NF: President Nationality: Venezuelan Grade: Graduation in international Business with postgrads studies in Logistics, Customs and foreign Trade Main Profession: Businessman

