1980 World Karate Championships

1980 World Karate Championships
Host citySpain Madrid, Spain
Dates27–30 November
Main venuePalacio de Deportes
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The 1980 World Karate Championships was the fifth edition of the World Karate Championships, and was held in Madrid, Spain in October 1980.[1][2][3] It was the first tournament where women could participate but only in kata.[4][5]

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