IFK Russia dominates on the 1st Kata World Cup 2021

IFK Switzerland Kyokushinkai hosted the first “IFK Kata World Cup” in Kriens, Switzerland.

Here are the results:

Men:

1st place Smolnik Evgenii (Russia)

2nd place Pfändler Ramon (Switzerland)

3rd place Shageev Sergei (Russia)

Women:

1st place Urusova Kristina (Russia)

2nd place Dolgopolova Oksana (Russia)

3nd place Kuznetsova Evgeniia (Russia)

Boys:

1st place Titenko Aleksandr (Russia)

2nd place Ianyshev Iaromir (Russia)

3rd place Petrov Timofei (Russia)

Girls:

1st place Bogdanova Karina (Russia)

2nd Borodkina Elizaveta (Russia)

3rd place Brevnova Kristina (Russia)

Juniors Team:

1st place Russia 2,

2nd place Russia 1,

3rd place Swiss Team Boys

Adults team:

1st place Russia 1,

2nd place Russia 2,

3rd place Swiss Team Men

IFK World Kata Cup Switzerland 2021 - participants

We are happy to announce that, despite a difficult period for the whole world, we will still have a good presence. 9 countries have applied for participation and we expect a good high-level competition.

The 1st IFK Kata World Cup will be held on September 11, 2011 in Sports Hall Krauerhalle, Kriens, Switzerland.

1. Germany

2. Israel

3. Netherlands

4. Norway

5. Poland

6. Romania

7. Russia

8. Spain

9. Switzerland

Junior Girls: 13
Junior Boys: 9
Junior Team: 6

Adult Women: 15
Adult Men: 12
Adult Team: 5

KWU World Youth Cup and First Senshi European Tournament

Sensei Ismail Yildirim, IFK Country Rep of Turkey, took a group of 32 IFK fighters to Bulgaria for the KWU World Youth Cup 2021 and the 1st KWU Senshi European Tournament. The tournament was a great success, coming away with

U21 Men -85kg 1st Place Fevzican Kutlu (also awarded “Most Spirited Fighter”)

Girls 16-17 yrs -60kg 2nd Place Cerenur Tasir (also awarded “Most Spirited Fighter”)

Girls 16-17 yrs -50kg 3rd Place Zehra Dundar

Boys 16-17 yrs -65kg 3rd Place Engin Ugur

Girls 16-17 yrs -60kg 3rd Place Edanur Kişisel

Award “Most Spirited Fighter” Selvi Naz Parlak

Team’s Results:

1. Russia

2. Kazakhstan

3. Bulgaria

4. Ukraine

5. Turkey

IFK Kata World Cup 2021

Dear Hanshi, Dear Country representative, Shihan, Sensei, Senpai

IFK-Switzerland Kyokushinkai has the pleasure to invite you to the first "IFK Kata World Cup" in Switzerland.

We welcome all IFK countries to participate in this major event. Osu!

Date: 11th September 2021

Tournament Location CH-6010 Kriens, Switzerland, Sports hall 'Krauerhalle', Horwerstrasse 10.

Registration for the tournament: For registration, please use the attached Excel File and send it to Shihan Eddy Gabathuler eduard.gabathuler@ifk-schweiz.ch

Please note the deadline for registrations: Saturday 14th of August 2021

KWU World Youth Cup 2020 – Results

KWU World Youth cup 2020 winners and judges

As part of the 14th KWU International Summer Camp was held the KWU Youth World Cup (18-21 y.o.), which is the successor of the International Varna Cup, held since 2017. The first international tournament Varna Cup was held in 2017 and was a success. Due to the great interest and increasing number of participating countries, in 2019 the format changed to the World Cup for young karate talents.

KWU World Youth Cup (18-21 y.o.) was held in openweight category for males and females. Each winner received a medal, a cup, a diploma, and a financial award.

Male division with 20 participants: 1st place 3000 euros, 2nd place 2000 euros and 2 third places 1000 euros each; Respectively for Female division with 11 participants: 1st place 2000 euros, 2nd place 1500 euros and 2 third places 1000 euros each.

After contested and interesting bouts – 4 bouts to the final in the male division and 3 battles to the final in women division, the winners are:

Males:                    

1. Yuriy Rusin (Ukraine)   

2. Thomas Ritter (Germany)                      

3. Vladislav Rubalskyi (Ukraine)

3. Yunus Emre Demir (Turkey)                          

Females:

1. Valeriya Lozanova (Bulgaria) 

2. Ayfer Yeter (Turkey)                             

3. Aliaksandra Kantsavenka (Belarus)        

3. Martina Chobanova (Bulgaria)

Special awards:

Best Technique: Valeria Lozanova (Bulgaria) & Yuriy Rusin (Ukraine)

Fighting spirit: Martina Chobanova (Bulgaria) & Yunus Emre Demir (Turkey)    

Best Knockout: Aliaksandra Kantsavenka (Belarus) & Atanas Lichev (Bulgaria)