Karate Stars claim stunning wins as Karate 1-Premier League concludes in Istanbul

2018-06-11

Viviana Bottaro, Stanislav Horuna and Elena Quirici were among the big winners on the closing day of the Karate 1-Premier League being held in Istanbul. New names were also crowned in the fifth stage of Karate’s first-class international events as surprises took over the last day of action. 

Favourites take spotlight in second day of Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul

2018-06-10

Karate’s front-runners took the spotlight in day 02 of action at the Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul. The top favourites lead the way to the finals in a second day which had Japan’s Ryo Kiyuna, Switzerland’s Elena Quirici, Austria’ Alisa Buchinger and Iranian representatives as big stars. 

Meet Negin Baghery Bazardeh, Iran leading female Kata karateka

2018-06-08

In the new episode of our web series “Meet…” we introduce Negin Baghery Bazardeh, Iranian Kata hopeful and passionate about Karate and about the Olympic prospects of the sport. 

New names dazzle in day 01 of Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul

2018-06-08

The fifth stage of Karate 1-Premier League started in Istanbul (Turkey) with surprises taking over the competition and new names upsetting favourites in the quest to the finals. Viviana Bottaro and Sara Cardin of Italy, Turkey’s Eray Samdan and Grand Winner Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine were among the big winners today. 

Istanbul ready to host anticipated Karate 1-Premier League event

2018-06-07

The best karatekas in the world are now in Turkey to participate in the 2018 Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul. The fifth event of the season of Karate’ biggest international competition is gathering the elite of the ancient modality in their quest to lead the sport as Karate is ready to start the qualification process to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. 

Season review ahead of upcoming Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul

2018-06-04

The Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul starts this week and the best karatekas in the world are travelling to the Turkish city to compete in Karate’s biggest international competition. The tournament to take place at the Asli Cakir Sports hall in Istanbul from June 8 to 10 is the fifth event of the spectacular 2018 Karate 1-Premier League season. 

Grand Winners and World champions lead entries for Karate 1-Premier League Istanbul

2018-05-31

A host of Grand Winners and Karate heroes will fight for gold together with promising talents of powerhouse Turkey at the Karate 1-Premier League starting in Istanbul next week. The event marks the fifth Karate 1-Premier League tournament of the season and the reappearance of Turkey as host of the first-class series of Karate international competitions.