TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS   Dear Presidents and General Secretaries,   By the present please receive the official invitation letter and its related entry forms for participation to the next WAKO World Championship ( All Disciplines ) for Children, Cadets and Juniors , that will take place in Jesolo Lido (VE), Italy, from 18 th to 27 th September 2026 .   You’re kindly requested to pay attention to the indicated deadlines to submit the entry forms on due time:   Appendix 1) - PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 29 th of May 2026   Appendix 2) - FINAL ENTRY FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and eventi@federkombat.it not later than 17 th of August 2026   Appendix A) - HOTEL RESERVATION FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 29 th of May 2026   Appendix B) - TRAVEL SCHEDULE FORM to be sent by e-mail to: serena@belmondobooking.com and in Cc to: eventi@federkombat.it not later than 1 st September 2026   Appendix C) - APPLICATION FORM FOR VISA REQUEST    to be sent by e-mail to: eventi@federkombat.it    not later than 10 th July 2026   ATTENTION! All participating National Federations must arrange their hotel reservation through the Local Organizing Committee Travel Agency BelMondo srl . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the National Federation not being permitted to participate in the Championship.   Additionally, for countries whose delegations require a visa, the obligation to book accommodation through the BelMondo agency also extends to supporters. Upon the specific request of the Italian government security authorities, the same mandatory requirement is extended to the delegations of the USA, Ukraine, and Israel.

BREAKING NEWS   The contract has been signed and in 2027 the best Senior kickboxers will gather in Tashkent, Uzbekistan , to participate to the WAKO World Championships in all kickboxing disciplines! During the signing ceremony, which took place today, April 8, in Bangkok, Thailand,  during the 2 nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup, another important decision was made: All C class tournaments on the WAKO Calendar backdated to the 1 st January this year, will now receive ranking points. Each fight won in an official division will now earn 2 ranking points for that division. All rankings by continents are available in the Sportdata sector: WAKO current ranking by categories.

2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods  and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods  and the 2026 Monitoring Program are in force from 1 January 2026. It designates which substances and methods are prohibited both in- and out-of-competition and which substances are banned in particular sports. The 2026 Monitoring Program includes substances that are not on the List, but that WADA wishes to monitor in order to detect potential patterns of misuse in sport.  The major modifications for 2026 include the following: -        Further examples or clarifications have been added to the following substance classes to help athletes and their entourage better identify prohibited substances:          S1. Anabolic agents,         S2. Peptide hormones, growth factors, related substances, and mimetics,           S4. Hormone and metabolic modulators, and         S6. Stimulants.    -        The dosing intervals of salmeterol have been changed to avoid potential ergogenic effects, though the maximum daily delivered dose remains the same. -        More details have been given about the prohibition of withdrawal of blood and blood components. -        The non-diagnostic use of carbon monoxide (CO) has been added to the Prohibited Methods as a new section, M1.4. The use of carbon monoxide for diagnostic purposes, such as total hemoglobin mass measurements or the determination of pulmonary diffusion capacity, is not prohibited. -        Cell components (e.g., nuclei and organelles such as mitochondria and ribosomes) have been added to the existing prohibition of using normal or genetically modified cells. -        It has been clarified in the Glucocorticoids Washout Table that use of sustained-release formulations may result in detectable glucocorticoid levels past the washout period due to prolonged systemic absorption.    For more info, visit link: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/resources/world-anti-doping-code-and-international-standards/prohibited-list#resource-download

Explore WAKO’s Anti-Doping Rules and Reports, ensuring fair competition, athlete integrity, and compliance with global anti-doping standards. Wako Anti-doping Rules and Reports WAKO/WADA work to ensure that athletes benefit from the same anti-doping protocols and protections, no matter the nationality, the sport, or the country where tested. The ultimate goal is safe and fair competition worldwide. WADA website What is WADA? video The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations and among public authorities around the world. In the below menu you can find the current in force WAKO Anti-doping rules and annual activity resports. WAKO Anti-Doping Rules_update_01.01.2021 (308 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2021 (200 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2017 (821 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2022 (821 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2019 (200 KB) WAKO Anti-Doping Report_2016 (308 KB)

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 2nd Thailand Kickboxing World Cup 2026 Tue 07 Apr Bangkok Youth Center (Thai - Japan) 07 Apr 2026, 08:30 – 12 Apr 2026, 19:00 Bangkok Youth Center (Thai - Japan), Thanon New Din Daeng, Khwaeng Din Daeng, Khet Din Daeng, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand More info Details TURKISH OPEN WAKO WORLD CUP Mon 13 Apr Antalya Sport Complex 13 Apr 2026, 07:00 – 17 Apr 2026, 18:00 Antalya Sport Complex, Meltem, 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye More info Details WAKO Pan American Kickboxing Kla-sik Open Wed 27 May Shaw Park Cultural Complex 27 May 2026, 08:00 – 31 May 2026, 08:00 Shaw Park Cultural Complex, 57H2+3XF Shaw Park, Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago More info Details Italian Kickboxing World Cup - 10th to 15th March 2026 Tue 10 Mar Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 Jesolo Lido, ITALY 10 Mar 2026, 07:30 – 15 Mar 2026, 11:30 Piazza Brescia 11, 30016 Jesolo Lido, ITALY 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.