World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships

Karate World Championships Junior
Current event or competition:
2024 World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships
Competition details
DisciplineKarate
TypeKumite and Kata, biennial
OrganiserWorld Karate Federation (WKF)
Divisions
Current weight divisionsCadet

Male -52Kg,-57Kg, -63Kg
Female -47Kg, -54Kg, 54+Kg
Junior
Male -55Kg,-61Kg, -68Kg, -76Kg and 76+Kg
Female -48Kg, -53Kg, -59Kg and 59+Kg
U21

Male -60Kg,-67Kg, -75Kg, -84Kg and 84+Kg
Female -50Kg, -55Kg, -61Kg, -68Kg and 68+Kg
History
First edition1996 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Editions13 (2024)
Most recent2024 in Venice, Italy

The World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships, also knows as World Karate Championship Junior are the highest level of competition for karate for U21 athletes organized by the World Karate Federation (WKF).[1] Initiated in 1996 held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the competition is held in a different city every two years.[2]

  1. ^ "World Junior Karate Championships | WKF". www.wkf.net. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  2. ^ "Results - World Championships Junior | WKF". www.wkf.net. Retrieved 2021-10-16.