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| Abbreviation | WAKO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Federation of national associations |
| Legal status | Active (as per Swiss Law as founded in Zurich on 6 February 1988) |
| Purpose | Global Development and governance of the sport of Kickboxing |
| Headquarters | Monza, Italy |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | National association[clarification needed] |
Official language | English |
| Affiliations | SportAccord WADA International World Games Association |
| Website | wako |
| Remarks | WAKO was established as "World All Style Karate Organization" |
The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (W.A.K.O or WAKO) is an international kickboxing organization counting over 120 affiliated countries representing all five continents.[1] WAKO is a major governing body of amateur kickboxing and is responsible for the development of kickboxing worldwide. The organization was officially recognized as an official kickboxing governing body by Sport Accord.[2] WAKO is recognized by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).[3][4]
- ^ Geoff Berkeley (13 June 2021). "World Associations of Kickboxing Organizations to elect new International Women's Committee chairperson". Inside the Games.
- ^ Abhishek Arora (23 July 2022). "First-ever WAKO Indian Open International Kickboxing Tournament slated to begin on 10th February in capital". Sportskeeda.
- ^ Jackson Rudolph (31 July 2021). WAKO Fully Recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Black Belt Magazine.
- ^ Geoff Berkeley (13 June 2021). WAKO toasts "historic day" after gaining IOC recommendation for full recognition. Inside the Games.