The lobbying continues. The World Karate Federation met with members of the Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee (BOCOG) on Friday. The two parties were able to discuss: the potential place of karate in the Olympic Games while sport was not part of the program at Paris 2024, and will be left out again at Los Angeles 2028.
Sara Wolff, WKF's Managing Director, had encouraging words in this regard: " We are pleased to have traveled with WKF General Secretary Toshihisa Nagura and WKF Oceania Development Officer Katrina de Jersey to Brisbane to brief BOCOG on the exceptional progress made by karate in recent monthsOur growth has been truly exponential, significantly in terms of social, commercial, and global reach. Karate provides more than athletic excellence – it offers a significant impact through education and respect. »
WKF and Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee Hold Key Meeting Ahead of Guardian Girls Karate Oceania Launch
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The same optimism comes from the WKF secretary general, Toshihisa Nagura. I am convinced that we can demonstrate the unparalleled added value that karate would bring within the framework of the Olympic movement, he adds. Our meeting in Brisbane was a great opportunity to share the progress of our sport and how we could contribute to the success of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. »
