WAKO WORLDWIDE ISSUE 02 IS OUT NOW! The next generation. One global community. The stories shaping the future of kickboxing. WAKO is proud to announce the release of Issue 02 of WAKO Worldwide, the official monthly magazine bringing together the people, events, achievements and developments driving kickboxing forward across the globe. The September 2026 edition puts the spotlight on the next generation of athletes, following the WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships in Je

WAKO has defined the qualification criteria for the European Games 2027, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 16–27 June 2027. As in 2023, three kickboxing disciplines have been confirmed for the Games. The official qualifying event will be the WAKO European Kickboxing Championships, taking place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 6–15 November 2026. The road to Istanbul starts in Skopje!

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, Please be informed that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 10 September 2026 and enters into force on 1 January 2027. You can find the major modifications for the 2027 Prohibited List in the 2027 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. The Therape

Introducing WAKO Worldwide — Our New Global E-Zine We’re pleased to launch WAKO Worldwide, a new publication bringing together the people, stories and achievements shaping our global kickboxing community. The first edition, August 2026, features a welcome from WAKO President Roy Baker, news from across the continents, championship highlights and a look ahead to the World Championships in Jesolo. Inside, we also celebrate the development of young athletes, women in sport, incl

TO WAKO ASIA MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, Please find attached the official invitation and package information containing all technical detail for participation to the next Asian Kickboxing Championships 2026(Senior & Master Divisions) in All Disciplines, (Ring Disciplines: Full Contact, Low Kick, K-1) and (Tatami Disciplines: Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light, Musical Forms), that will take place at Olympic Stadium (Indoor Hall), in Phnom Penh

Breaking news! Appointment of Roy Baker as ARISF Executive Board Member ARISF Executive Board has approved appointment of Mr. Roy Baker, WAKO President, as a Member of the ARISF Executive Board for the current term until 2029. Mr. Raffaele Chiuli, ARISF President, congratulated on this appointment, especially thanking M. Roy Baker for his continued commitment to ARISF and its Members. "We look forward to working closely with you and to the valuable contribution you will bring

TO ALL WAKO MEDITERRANEAN MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, On behalf of WAKO President Roy Baker and WAKO Mediterranean Kickboxing Federation President Salim Kayici, we are pleased to send the official invitation letter, attached herewith, containing all the information required to participate in the WAKO Mediterranean Games, which will be held in Taranto, Italy, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Should you require any further information or assistance, please d

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and Secretary Generals, The Uzbekistan Kickboxing Association warmly invites you ALL (Officials, Coaches, Referees, Athletes) to participate in the upcoming Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026, that will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 13th to 18th October. Please find the Official Invitation Letter and related Forms herewith attached. This year things have been done bit differently compared to the previous World Cups to ensure maxi

Dear WAKO European Members, Please receive the enclosed official invitation letter together with its relevant forms for participation to the next WAKO Senior, Master and Para-Inclusive European Championship (All Disciplines), that will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 6th to 15th November 2026. You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the following deadlines in order to submit your application forms on due time: CODE OF CONDUCT to be sent by e-mail to:.

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