Dear WAKO European Members, Please receive the enclosed official invitation letter together with its relevant forms for participation to the next WAKO Senior, Master and Para-Inclusive European Championship (All Disciplines), that will take place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 6th to 15th November 2026. You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the following deadlines in order to submit your application forms on due time: CODE OF CONDUCT to be sent by e-mail to: escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 1stSeptember 2026 Appendix 1) - PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: renata@newwaysoftravel.com.mk and in Cc to:escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 30thof June 2026 Appendix 2) - FINAL ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: renata@newwaysoftravel.com.mk and escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 20thof September 2026 Appendix A) - HOTEL RESERVATION FORM to be sent by e-mail to: renata@newwaysoftravel.com.mk and in Cc to:escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 30thof June 2026 Appendix B) - TRAVEL SCHEDULE FORM to be sent by e-mail to: renata@newwaysoftravel.com.mk and in Cc to:escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 1st September 2026 Appendix C) - APPLICATION FORM FOR VISA REQUEST to be sent by e-mail to: renata@newwaysoftravel.com.mk and in Cc to:escmacedonia2026@gmail.com not later than 1stAugust 2026 ATTENTION! All participating National Federations must arrange their hotel reservation through the Local Organizing Committee Travel Agency NEW WAYS OF TRAVEL. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the National Federation not being permitted to participate in the Championship. For any further information please read carefully the enclosed documents. Best regards, Barbara Falsoni WAKO Europe Administration

Breaking news! Appointment of Roy Baker as ARISF Executive Board Member ARISF Executive Board has approved appointment of Mr. Roy Baker, WAKO President, as a Member of the ARISF Executive Board for the current term until 2029. Mr. Raffaele Chiuli, ARISF President, congratulated on this appointment, especially thanking M. Roy Baker for his continued commitment to ARISF and its Members. "We look forward to working closely with you and to the valuable contribution you will bring to the Executive Board," said Chiuli. WAKO President Baker said: "I am honored and sincerely grateful to the President and the ARISF Board for the trust and confidence they have placed in me through my appointment to the ARISF Executive Board. I accept this responsibility with great humility and a clear understanding that this role is one of service. To contribute to the continued growth and unity of the Olympic-recognised sports family, and to help strengthen the important role that our federations play in inspiring and serving athletes around the world. As President of WAKO, I am proud to represent the sport of kickboxing. I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Board members to promote good governance, innovation, solidarity, and the shared values of the Olympic Movement. It is both a privilege and an honor to serve. Together, I am confident we can continue to create meaningful opportunities for our sports, our athletes, and future generations." Roy Baker

TO ALL WAKO MEDITERRANEAN MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, On behalf of WAKO President Roy Baker and WAKO Mediterranean Kickboxing Federation President Salim Kayici, we are pleased to send the official invitation letter, attached herewith, containing all the information required to participate in the WAKO Mediterranean Games, which will be held in Taranto, Italy, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Should you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming your delegation to Taranto! Kind regards, Barbara Falsoni WAKO Administration www.wako.sport

View the official results from WAKO’s global kickboxing competitions, including championships and tournaments. Official Results 2026 Results 31st Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup 2026 2025 Results World Championships 2025 World Games 2025 2020 - 2024 2016 - 2019 2011 - 2015 2006 -2010 2001 - 2005 1991 -2000 1981 - 1990 1977 -1980

Welcome to WAKO, the global governing body for kickboxing. Explore news, events, and resources, and join the worldwide community of kickboxing champions. Click here for more Click here for more Add a Title Breaking News 1 2 3 4 5 WAKO FOCUS WAKO World Championship (All Disciplines) for Children, Cadets and Juniors Fri 18 Sept Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY 18 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 27 Sept 2026, 19:30 Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY More info Details Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026 Tue 13 Oct Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30 13 Oct 2026, 07:30 – 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, 100129, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan More info Details 2026 North American Century Cup – WAKO CANADA Thu 22 Oct Markham Pan Am Centre 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 25 Oct 2026, 17:10 Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 0W7, Canada More info Details WAKO Senior, Master and Para-Inclusive European Championship (All Disciplines) Fri 06 Nov Skopje 06 Nov 2026, 08:50 – 15 Jan 2027, 18:00 Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia More info Details Load More Africa WAKO Africa, a branch of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is dedicated to developing kickboxing throughout Africa as a non-profit, non-political organization. Asia WAKO Asia, under the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), represents kickboxing across Asia, functioning as a non-profit, non-political sports body. Europe WAKO Europe, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political entity representing and advancing kickboxing throughout Europe. Oceania WAKO Oceania, a division of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political body representing kickboxing in the Oceania region. Pan-America WAKO Pan America, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), promotes and represents kickboxing across the Americas as a non-profit, non-political entity. Excellence WAKO is committed to developing world-class athletes, focusing on high standards in training, competition, and sportsmanship. Through rigorous discipline and a passion for excellence, WAKO athletes embody the spirit of perseverance and skill required at the Olympic level. Respect At the heart of WAKO is mutual respect. We promote fair play and ethical conduct among athletes, coaches, and federations, mirroring the Olympic ideal of respect for competitors, the sport, and the global kickboxing community. Friendship WAKO fosters global connections and camaraderie through its international events. By bringing athletes from diverse cultures together, we build friendships, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen the spirit of unity that the Olympic movement represents.

Welcome to WAKO, the global governing body for kickboxing. Explore news, events, and resources, and join the worldwide community of kickboxing champions. wako.sport Click here for more Click here for more Add a Title Breaking News 1 2 3 4 5 WAKO FOCUS WAKO World Championship (All Disciplines) for Children, Cadets and Juniors Fri 18 Sept Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY 18 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 27 Sept 2026, 19:30 Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 JESOLO LIDO (VENICE) - ITALY More info Details Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026 Tue 13 Oct Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30 13 Oct 2026, 07:30 – 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi 30, 100129, Тоshkent, Toshkent, Uzbekistan More info Details 2026 North American Century Cup – WAKO CANADA Thu 22 Oct Markham Pan Am Centre 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 25 Oct 2026, 17:10 Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 0W7, Canada More info Details WAKO Senior, Master and Para-Inclusive European Championship (All Disciplines) Fri 06 Nov Skopje 06 Nov 2026, 08:50 – 15 Jan 2027, 18:00 Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia More info Details Load More Africa WAKO Africa, a branch of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is dedicated to developing kickboxing throughout Africa as a non-profit, non-political organization. Asia WAKO Asia, under the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), represents kickboxing across Asia, functioning as a non-profit, non-political sports body. Europe WAKO Europe, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political entity representing and advancing kickboxing throughout Europe. Oceania WAKO Oceania, a division of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), is a non-profit, non-political body representing kickboxing in the Oceania region. Pan-America WAKO Pan America, part of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), promotes and represents kickboxing across the Americas as a non-profit, non-political entity. Excellence WAKO is committed to developing world-class athletes, focusing on high standards in training, competition, and sportsmanship. Through rigorous discipline and a passion for excellence, WAKO athletes embody the spirit of perseverance and skill required at the Olympic level. Respect At the heart of WAKO is mutual respect. We promote fair play and ethical conduct among athletes, coaches, and federations, mirroring the Olympic ideal of respect for competitors, the sport, and the global kickboxing community. Friendship WAKO fosters global connections and camaraderie through its international events. By bringing athletes from diverse cultures together, we build friendships, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen the spirit of unity that the Olympic movement represents.