2025 Referee of the Year and Karate Canada Referee Commission member Maryam Kermani shared why she gives back to her Karate community: 1. What does being named 2025 Karate Canada Referee of the Year mean to you? It is a meaningful honor that recognizes my commitment to excellence, hard work, and perseverance over many years...
Karate Canada is pleased to announce that Canadian official Trevor Walmsley has been appointed to the World Karate Federation (WKF) Referee Commission, marking a significant achievement for both Walmsley and Canadian karate. Karate Canada Chair and World Karate Federation Executive Committee Member, Craig Vokey, congratulated Walmsley on the appointment, highlighting the international confidence placed in...
Cairo, Egypt – December 1, 2025 — Karate Canada proudly recognizes the strong performances of our athletes at the 2025 World Karate Federation Championships, highlighted by a bronze medal from Natalie Olson and a 5th-place finish from Hana Furumoto-Deshaies. Competing in the women’s -55kg kumite division, Hana Furumoto-Deshaies delivered her best-ever result at a World...
Karate Canada is proud to announce the athletes, coaches, and support staff who will represent Canada at the 2025 World Karate Federation Championships in Cairo, Egypt. These outstanding athletes have earned their place among the world’s best and will compete with determination and pride from November 27-30. The Karate World Championships Competition System features two...
Team Canada heads to Paris for the WKF World Championships Qualification Phase The countdown is on! From October 17–19, 2025, the world’s top karate athletes will gather in Paris, France for the WKF Senior World Championships – Qualification Phase. Representing Canada with pride, eight elite athletes will take to the tatami in Paris — each aiming...
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