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

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and Secretary Generals, The Uzbekistan Kickboxing Association warmly invites you ALL (Officials, Coaches, Referees, Athletes) to participate in the upcoming Uzbekistan Kickboxing World Cup 2026, that will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 13th to 18th October. Please find the Official Invitation Letter and related Forms herewith attached. This year things have been done bit differently compared to the previous World Cups to ensure maximum convenience and an even more enjoyable experience for all guests. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 14, at 19:00. To create a truly unique experience, the ceremony will be organized in a separate spectacular arena - distinct from the main competition venue - and will be immediately followed by thrilling Professional Kickboxing Fights. The Uzbekistan Kickboxing Association is confident that everyone will thoroughly enjoy this magnificent show and the professional bouts.So please stay tuned; the organizer will provide more details soon regarding the fight card, including the lineup of international kickboxing stars who will be competing. For any questions or support, please feel free to contact via email - uzbka@inbox.ru - or via WhatsApp at +998 97 733 37 16. The Uzbekistan Kickboxing Association will do its absolute best to ensure you have an exceptional stay and is looking forward to welcoming you all to Tashkent! Best regards, Barbara Falsoni WAKO Administration www.wako.sport

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

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Explore WAKO's Women in Sport Committee, dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women in kickboxing. Learn about initiatives, events, and opportunities to support female athletes worldwide. WAKO Women in Sport Committee The WAKO Women in sport Committee is one of the expert’s committees in WAKO, established in 2016, aimed for promotion of gender equality and generation equity in kickboxing. CAMPAIGNS Women in sport Committee is organizing various campaigns for promoting gender equality and raising awareness about global phenomena such as: Emowering women in sport – Her win, Our win climate changes – WAKO for Climate, health - WAKO Women against Cancer, pandemic - Be Positive, Stay Negative, breaking stereotypes about gender roles – He For She, stopping violence against women and girls – UN Orange Day, sustainable development - Plastic is NOT fantastic and many, many others, mostly the ones which affects women and girls in everyday life. All of the campaigns had accompanying actions in occasion of the World and Continental Championships. MONITORING Concerning kickboxing sport, the Committee is monitoring all legal documents of WAKO concerning the position and the representation of women in the decision making bodies of WAKO and its Committees. The focus of the Committee is attainability of the tournaments in the world to women and girls. The Committee also controls management of kickboxing tournaments if they meet the particular needs of women and girls and provide them safety in sport. INCREASE OF PARTICIPATION In WAKO, we already have participants of both genders, and Committee aims to increase the participation of women in all kickboxing disciplines, as well as referees in the ring and tatami, coaches and officials. BRIGHTON PLUS SIGNATORIES On the initiative of Women in sport Committee, in March 2017 WAKO have signed Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on Women and Sport which is a summary document how to develop a sporting culture to grant women and girls equality in sport at all levels of participation. CONFERENCE The Committee organized The 1st WAKO Women in Sport Conference on 18th May 2018 in the occasion of WAKO World Kickboxing Cup in Budapest. The Conference was organized in two parts. The first part was separated in three sections: Introduction of the WAKO Women Committee Chairwomen Mrs. Katarzyna Kociszewska, activities and the future goals. Lecture by Ms. Alicja Sekret, presenter of "Breastfit" the OnkoCafe Foundation from Poland with "Self control- early detection of breast cancer" as the part of the global campaign "WAKO Women against cancer". Expert speaker Ms. Dorota Godzina, former kickboxing champion and expert dietitian with a lecture “Sudden weight loss and consequences for women's health”. The second part of the programme was introduction of Mrs. Marijana Pelevic, WAKO Women Committee member about ongoing Conference of International working group of women and sport (IWG) and the reflection on the activities of WAKO at the GAISF Sport Conference in Bangkok in April 2018. WORKSHOPS The Committee occasionally organizes workshops “How to involve more women in organizational structures in WAKO”. SAFEGUARDING POLICY The focus of the Committee was to create WAKO Safeguarding Policy to cover all aspects of the safeguarding policies and procedures in protecting kickboxing athletes, especially minors, from any kind of harassment during WAKO events. As a result, on March 12, 2022, the WAKO Board of Directors has approved the WAKO Safeguarding Policy of protecting and safeguarding athletes from harassment and abuse in sport. The Women in Sport Committee representatives presents the most important aspects of the Safeguarding Policy during the main WAKO events of the year. WAKO Women in Sport Committee workshop 2021_summary.pdf Brighton Plus Declaration Helsinki signed.pdf Brighton-plus-Helsinki-2014-Declaration-on-Women-and-Sport.pdf 1st WAKO Women Conference.pdf useful link: 10-principles-of-the-brighton-plus-helsinki-declaration

Explore WAKO’s health and anti-doping policies, ensuring the safety, well-being, and fairness of kickboxing athletes worldwide. Health, Medical, and Anti-Doping: Ensuring Athlete Well-Being and Fair Competition WAKO is dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of all athletes while promoting fair competition through strict anti-doping measures. In this section, you will find essential guidelines, protocols, and resources related to health and medical care, as well as WAKO’s comprehensive anti-doping policies. WAKO is fully aligned with international standards, including the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and works tirelessly to prevent the use of prohibited substances in sport. These rules and procedures ensure a level playing field for all athletes and promote the principles of clean sport. This section provides key information on: Medical protocols for athlete care Anti-doping rules and testing procedures Guidelines for therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) Educational resources on the consequences of doping By adhering to these health, medical, and anti-doping regulations, WAKO ensures a safe, fair, and competitive environment for athletes at all levels. WAKO Anti Doping Rules – 30.09.2020 (821 KB) Protection Athletes (878 KB) WAKO Head Injury Card 2021 (310 KB) WAKO Non Pregnancy Declaration 2021 (305 KB) WAKO Medical Rules – 30.01.2021 (2 MB) WAKO Liability Waiver 2020 (208 KB) WAKO Medical Certificate Referee 2021 (374 KB) WAKO Survey_Nutrition_2005 (309 KB) WAKO Medical Rules Covid 19 Guidelines – 10.03.2021 (395 KB) WAKO Parental Consent 2020 (213 KB) WAKO Medical Emergency Report 2021 (180 KB) WAKO Weightloss Nutrition_Dublin 2015 (12 MB) WAKO Covid 19 Questionnaire 2021 – 10.03.2021 (194 KB) WAKO Dental Brace Certification 2021 (227 KB) WAKO Medical Questionnaire 2021 (212 KB) (212 KB) WAKO Medical Events Sheet (116 KB)