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

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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.

Learn about WAKO’s anti-doping initiatives, policies, and education programs to ensure integrity and fairness in kickboxing worldwide. Introduction to Anti-doping The use of doping substances or doping methods to enhance performance is fundamentally wrong and is detrimental to the overall spirit of sport. Drug misuse can be harmful to an Athlete’s health and to other Athletes competing in the sport. It severely damages the integrity, image and value of sport, whether or not the motivation to use drugs is to improve performance. To achieve integrity and fairness in sport, a commitment to a clean field of play is critical. WAKO seeks to maintain the integrity of kickboxing by running a comprehensive anti-doping program that focuses equally on education/prevention and on testing, with consequent sanctioning of those who break the rules. Principles and values of clean sport Anti-doping programs seek to maintain the integrity of sport in terms of respect for rules, other competitors, fair competition, a level playing field, and the value of clean sport to the world. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body and mind. It is the essence of Olympism and is reflected in the values we find in and through sport, including: Health Ethics, fair play and honesty Athletes’ rights as set forth in the Code Excellence in performance Character and Education Fun and joy Teamwork Dedication and commitment Respect for rules and laws Respect for self and other Participants Courage Community and solidarity The spirit of sport is expressed in how we play true. The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) embodies these values – we believe in a clean and fair play, and doping stands in direct contradiction to what kickboxing represents. We encourage all kickboxers – not just Athletes, but coaches, administrators, medical personnel and all other members of the Athlete entourage – to take the time to review this section and get informed. Why is anti-doping important? Anti-doping rules exist to ensure fairness on the field of play. All rules and the fact that they are monitored and reinforced are designed to prevent any participant from taking an unfair advantage over another. The use of doping substances or methods to enhance performance is not only wrong, but are also harmful to Athletes’ mental and physical health. What is doping? According to the World Anti-Doping Code is defined as the occurrence of one or more of the following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs). Most commonly, this means a presence of a prohibited substance in an Athlete’s sample collected during Doping Control. However, it’s not just a positive test that can result in a sanction. In fact, there are 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations: Presence of a prohibited substance in an Athlete’s sample Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or method Refusal to submit to sample collection after being notified Failure to file Athlete whereabouts information & missed tests Tampering with any part of the doping control process Possession of a prohibited substance or method Trafficking a prohibited substance or method Administering or attempting to administer a prohibited substance or method to an Athlete Complicity in an ADRV Prohibited association with sanctioned Athlete Support Personnel Discourage or Retaliate other Persons from reporting relevant Anti-Doping information to the authorities. Who is subject to the anti-doping rules? The first four Anti-Doping Rule Violations on the above list apply only to Athletes since they refer to the obligation not to take banned substances and the obligation to submit to testing. However, the remaining seven types of ADRVs apply to both the Athletes and the Athlete Support Personnel, such as coaches and team doctors, or anyone else working with the Athlete. National and International Federation administrators, officials and sample collection staff may also be liable for their conduct under the World Anti-Doping Code. Everybody involved in kickboxing must respect the World Anti-Doping Code and may be liable for committing an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. Who governs anti-doping? The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the independent international body responsible for harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries. The World Anti-Doping Code (Code) is the core document that harmonizes anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organizations around the world. The Code is supplemented by 8 International Standards, including the Prohibited List that is updated at least annually. As a Signatory of the World Anti-Doping Code, WAKO is responsible for implementing an effective and Code-compliant anti-doping program for the sport of kickboxing. WAKO has therefore delegated the management of its clean sport activities to the International Testing Agency (ITA), an independent organisation that manages anti-doping programs on behalf of International Federations and Major Event Organisers. WAKO’s anti-doping program is not limited to doping controls, it also includes activities like Risk Assessment, management of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) for international-level Athletes, Results Management and Education.