Russians and Belarusians admitted to the Karate World Cup 4 days before start
Friday, 20 October 2023, 15:34
The World Karate Federation (WKF) has allowed 20 representatives of Russia and Belarus to participate in the World Karate Championship as neutral athletes.
Source: Tribuna; Suspilne, referring to the World Karate Federation (WKF)
Details: The tournament will start on 24 October in Budapest (Hungary). Russians and Belarusians were included in the list of participants only four days before the start of the tournament.
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22 athletes in 15 categories will represent Ukraine.
Background:
- The World Karate Federation suspended karate players from Russia and Belarus in response to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- In March, the International Olympic Committee recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete with a neutral status.
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