The European Karate Federation Executive Committee meeting held in Sofia (Bulgaria) on Friday set the tone for the memorable 2017 EKF Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships and analysed the progress of the sport in the continent. 

The European Karate Federation Executive Committee meeting held in Sofia (Bulgaria) on Friday set the tone for the memorable 2017 EKF Cadet, Junior and U21 Championships and analysed the progress of the sport in the continent. 

Chaired by WKF and EKF President Antonio Espinós, the meeting was held ahead of the tournament that gathered young competitors from all over Europe in the Bulgarian capital. Topics discussed included reviewing the EKF competition calendar, evaluating upcoming events and over viewing reports of the different EKF commissions, among many others. 

Much focus in the meeting of the EKF Executive Committee was put on the two most immediate first-class events to be held in Europe this year, namely the 52nd EKF Senior European Championships to take place in Kocaeli (Turkey) from May 4 to 7, and the 15th EKF European Karate Championships for Regions to take place in Pristina (Kosovo) from June 3 to 4.  

The Executive Committee also examined financial issues and evaluated the competition calendar for the next years, as the managing body of the organisation featured the great development of the sport in Europe under Mr. Espinós leadership.