The World Cup Varna 2026,

for juniors and cadets from 14 to 21 years old, will be held on July 7th. This world-class championship traditionally brings together young Kyokushin karate hopefuls from around the world.

Registration and weight check: 07.07.2026 10.00 – 19.00

Judging seminar: 06.07.2026 10.00 – 12.00; 14.00 – 17.00

Opening Ceremony: 07.07.2026 - 10.00h

Weight categories:

Boys (14-15 years old) 50, 60, 70, 70+ | Girls (14-15 years old) 45, 55, 60, 60+

Boys (16-17 years old) 55, 65, 75, 75+ | Girls (16-17 years old) 55, 65, 65+

Men (18-21 years old): 75, 85, 85+ | Women (18-21 years old): 60, 60+

Awarding of champions and prizewinners:

Champions and prize-winners (1st-3rd places) in the age category 14-15 years and 16-17 years are awarded medals and diplomas as well as cups of corresponding grade.

The organizers cover the costs:

Participants of the WORLD CUP VARNA, 1 coach per organization, 1 national representative per organization – accommodation, food, transfer (05.05.2026 airport Varna – Kamchia, 12.07.2026 Kamchia – airport Varna)
General rules:

The competitions will be held by the rules of KWU, which are posted on the official website: www.kwunion.com

Judges:

The national representatives who will participate in the XVIII International Summer Camp will be included in the judging brigades of the competitions. Attendance at referee seminars is mandatory. The uniform of the judges of the competition: dogi and belt.

Chief referee of the tournament – Shihan Francisco Filho, 7th dan

Co-chief referee of the tournament – Sensei Ivan Ivanov, 4th dan

Anti-doping control

Winners from 1st to 3rd place will undergo a doping test in accordance with the rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Weight categories and composition of teams:

Composition of fighters and amount composition of a team:

official team coach from the organization.
one National Representative from the organization.
fighter from the organization.

There will be LIVE STREAMING of all the tatamis.

The registration process for this thrilling event is now open, but don't delay - the deadline is fast approaching on June 10, 2024. Secure your spot in this prestigious competition today!

World Cup Varna 2026 for juniors 14-15 yo, juniors 16-17 yo and cadets 18-21 yo

07/02/2024

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