— Published September 17, 2025

WKF formalizes key partnership to return to the Olympics

Karate

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has announced a strategic partnership with ScorePlay, a platform specializing in multimedia resource management based on artificial intelligence. This partnership responds to critical modernization needs " according to the WKF, which is keen to initiate a digital transformation in order to distribute content smoothly to national federations, athletes, broadcasters and sponsors around the world.

Short videos and photos will be grouped on a platform using AI, " thus significantly reducing manual work while improving content visibility » through tagging and categorization. Karate practitioners around the world will have direct access to this content, which will thus be distributed more quickly.

« The agreement between WKF and ScorePlay marks an important step in our commitment to innovation and efficiency in the way we present our sport to the world, says WKF president Antonio Espinós. When WKF steps up efforts to reinstate karate in Olympic sports program, this collaboration becomes an essential pillar for demonstrate both the relevance and dynamism of our sport. »