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Mr. Nasser Nassiri, President of WAKO Asian Kickboxing Federation and Vice President of WAKO arrived in Asghabad (Turkmenistan) where He is attended for various meeting with high official of sport authorites. Mr. Nassiri is accompagned by Mr. Euncheon Jeong, the Technical Delegate of Kickboxing sport of 5th AIMAG 2017. AIMAG is one of the most important multiples sport event promoted by Olympic…

WGP 29 – Overview and Results

WGP 29 was held its first edition in 2016 on Saturday night, April 9, in Maringa, Paraná. In the main event of the WGP 29 Guto Inocente won against the Argentine Lucas Alsina by knockout in a dominant performance and held the heavyweight title (+ 94kg). The event also marked the farewell world champion Deucélio Rodrigues, who said goodbye with unanimous decision victory over American German…

WGP 29 – Biggest Kickboxing Event of Latin America is Back in Paraná

WGP 29 will take place in Waldir Pinheiro Sports Hall, Maringá, Paraná. On it’s retorn to Paraná,  WGP promises to ignite Maringa with its 29th edition full of pure striking from beginning to end! In the main event of the night, the champion of the division light heavyweight (94 kg), Guto Inocente, up category and will make his first defense against Argentina’s Lucas Alsina beast of the division…

2nd Turkish National Universities Championships

2nd Turkish Universities National Kick Boxing Championship was held in Grand Yazıcı Hotel, Marmaris, Turkey. The championships had over 600 participants from 68 universities. With 60 Referee having duty, the championships consisted of Point Fighting, Full Contact and Low Kick disciplines.  After the championships, Reşat Onur ER, Turkish Kickboxing Federation Chairman of Students Committee and…

AIMS Is Becoming an IOC Recognised Organisation

It has been officially announced that the IOC Executive Board has recently approved recognition status of the of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS), subject to the signing of an MoU and some minor amendments to the AIMS Constitution. After the above mentioned requirements are satisfied, AIMS will receive provisional recognition and become an “IOC Recognised…

Kickboxing is Included to European Games

New elected WAKO President Mr. Borislav Pelevic and Mr. Roy Baker, acting President of WAKO Europe, had a meeting in Dublin with Mr. Patrick Hickey, President of the European Olympic Committee (in the picture on the left with Mr. Pelevic).  Mr Pat Hickey was specially invited to the finals of the Championships in Dublin, where he had the opportunity not only to meet the new WAKO President but…

WAKO Elected New President and Board of Directors

WAKO IF Ordinary General Assembly was on Tuesday 24th November 2014, at City West Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Quorum was reached without any problem at the presence of 60 WAKO members holding voting rights. After withdrawal of Salim Kayıcı, Mr. Borislav Pelevic, President of Serbian Kickboxing Federation, former WAKO IF Vice President and WAKO EUROPE President, was the only candidate…

WAKO World Kickboxing Championships – Dublin, Ireland

WAKO World Championships for Point Fighting, Light Contact, Full Contact and Musical Forms took place in CityWest, Dublin, Ireland between 21st – 29th November 2015. The championships were held with participation of 779 competitors from 60 different countries. WAKO IF Ordinary General Assembly was also held during this event.

Salim Kayıcı Withdrew Candidature Due Respect to Ennio Falsoni

Salim Kayıcı, President of Turkish Kickboxing Federation and WAKO IF Board Member who was candidate for WAKO IF Presidency has withdrew his candidaure due his respect to Ennio Falsoni; following Falsoni’s declaration stating that Borislav Pelevic will be the right person to lead WAKO. Salim Kayıcı’s message regarding his withdrawal is as in below: “Dear WAKO Friends, As you all know, I was…