Monterrey, Mexico - Karate Canada proudly announces our Senior and Under-21 Pan American Championship team set to battle it out against the best karatekas in North and South American from May 22-24 in Monterrey, Mexico. Among the strong delegation of 49 athletes are returning champions who continue to demonstrate excellence and international success, including two-time...

Karate Canada announced that in accordance with its Carding Nominations Criteria, and based on the performance results, the following four athletes have all been (re-) nominated to Sport Canada to receive support via the Athlete Assistance Program, for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 of the 2025-2026 cycle: Yamina Lahyanssa (National...

CALGARY—Karate Canada rolled out a newly-approved strategic plan that will serve as the organization’s comprehensive road map, aimed at driving the growth and success of the sport over the next eight years. After extensive consultation within the community led by Chris Bright (Executive Director), the Board of Directors, staff, along with input from leadership at...

With an estimated 100 million participants worldwide and 320 million fans, karate is a truly global sport with a rich history, a strong presence in Australia, and a unique social purpose that transcends cultures. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to listen, learn, and explore how karate can contribute to the success and legacy of...

PARIS, Fra.—Canada’s Hana Furumoto-Deshais got her 2025 competitive season off to a medal-winning start, fighting to her first Karate1 Premier League podium on Sunday in Paris. The 28-year-old from Gatineau, Que., who has consistently battled her way to the international podium over the last three seasons, snagged the prestigious silver medal in the women’s -55kg...