WAKO WORLDWIDE ISSUE 02 IS OUT NOW! The next generation. One global community. The stories shaping the future of kickboxing. WAKO is proud to announce the release of Issue 02 of WAKO Worldwide, the official monthly magazine bringing together the people, events, achievements and developments driving kickboxing forward across the globe. The September 2026 edition puts the spotlight on the next generation of athletes, following the WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships in Jesolo, Italy, where 3,700 athletes from 79 nations, representing 4,874 entries, came together on one global stage. But WAKO Worldwide goes far beyond competition results. This latest 24-page edition explores the people behind the sport, the values that unite our international community and the opportunities shaping kickboxing's future. Inside Issue 02: 🥊 The Next Generation – Celebrating young athletes, their achievements and the friendships that extend beyond the medals. 🌍 Around the World – News and developments from Asia, Europe and the Americas. 🏅 The Road Ahead – Kickboxing's place at the World Games 2029 and the journey towards the European Games 2027. 👩 Women in Sport – Recognising initiatives creating more opportunities for women across kickboxing. 🤝 Beyond the Fight – Para and Inclusive Kickboxing, safeguarding, education and athlete development. 📢 Leadership & Community – Updates from the WAKO General Assembly, coaches, officials and the people helping our sport grow. Featuring a message from WAKO President Roy Baker, this edition reflects the progress, ambition and shared values of an international sporting community that continues to grow stronger. One WAKO. One Champion. One Brand Globally. 📖 WAKO Worldwide – Issue 02 | September 2026 OUT NOW – Discover the stories behind the sport. #WAKO #WAKOWorldwide #Kickboxing #OneWAKO #WorldKickboxing #YouthKickboxing

WAKO has defined the qualification criteria for the European Games 2027, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 16–27 June 2027. As in 2023, three kickboxing disciplines have been confirmed for the Games. The official qualifying event will be the WAKO European Kickboxing Championships, taking place in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 6–15 November 2026. The road to Istanbul starts in Skopje!

TO ALL WAKO MEMBERS Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, Please be informed that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2027 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 10 September 2026 and enters into force on 1 January 2027. You can find the major modifications for the 2027 Prohibited List in the 2027 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes. The Therapeutic Use Exemption Program We would like to remind that Athletes who have a legitimate medical reason for using a prohibited substance or method that is on the List can apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to determine whether they meet the criteria outlined in the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). Educational resources  WADA has also provided educational resources which can be accessed on the Agency’s Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADEL), while an Athlete and ASP Guide to the 2027 List is expected in December. We kindly ask all WAKO National Federations to forward this e-mail and information to all of your affiliated clubs and members (athletes, coaches, medical personnel, team officials and other Athlete Support Personnel). Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that all kickboxing athletes and their support personnel are properly informed about and prepared for the changes to the 2027 Prohibited List. Best regards, Barbara Falsoni WAKO Administration www.wako.sport

Access WAKO’s official reports, highlighting key activities, decisions, and developments in the global kickboxing community. Official Reports Under this section you can find: – official reports of each WAKO Continental Division’s annual activity; – official reports of WAKO World Cups prepared by the WAKO Organizing Committee. WAKO World Cup 2026 - Thailand WAKO Hungarian World Cup (Budapest) – Report 2025 WAKO Italian World Cup (Jesolo) – Report 2025 WAKO Thailand World Cup 2025 (Bangkok) – Report 2025 WAKO Turkish World Cup (Antalya) – Report 2025 Turkish Open WAKO World Cup - Report 2024 (5 MB) The World Combat Games 2023 (7 MB) WAKO AFRICA Report 2022 (670 KB) WAKO EUROPE Report 2022 (7 MB) WAKO PANAM Report 2022 (3 MB) Uzbekistan Open 2022- Official Report (5 MB) 7th International Turkish Open Kickboxing World Cup 2022 (8 MB) WAKO World Cup 2020 Irish Open Official Report (7 MB) WAKO PANAM Report 2018 (1,001 KB) WAKO Cadets & Juniors World Championships 2018 19 Result Book Compressed (4 MB) Irish Open 2016 WAKO World Cup (5 MB) WAKO Italian Kickboxing World Cup (Jesolo) - Report 2024 (9 MB) European Games 2023 - Report (7 MB) WAKO ASIA Report 2022 (5 MB) WAKO OCEANIA Report 2022 (656 KB) The World Games 2022 - Official Report (2 MB) 27th Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup 2022 (9 MB) WAKO ASIA Report 2021 (1,007 KB) WAKO EUROPE Report 2018 (6 MB) WAKO Oceania Report 2018 (648 KB) WAKO Media Report For Championships EC Maribor 2018 (495 KB) The Austrian Classics 2016 WAKO World Cup (7 MB)

Learn about WAKO’s Whereabouts and Registered Testing Pool (RTP) programs, ensuring transparency and compliance in kickboxing. Whereabouts & RTP Whereabouts As per WADC 5.5, WAKO has established a WAKO Registered Testing Pool of those Athletes who are required to provide whereabouts information in the manner specified in the International Standard for Testing and Investigations and who shall be subject to Consequences for DC 2.4 violations as provided in DC 10.3.2. WAKO shall coordinate with National Anti-Doping Organizations to identify such Athletes and to collect their whereabouts information. As per WADC 5.5, and in accordance with the International Standard for Testing and Investigations, it is the responsibility of each Athlete in the WAKO Registered Testing Pool to: (a) advise WAKO of his or her whereabouts on a quarterly basis, update that information as necessary so that it remains accurate and complete at all times; (b) make himself or herself available for Testing at such whereabouts. Definition of International-level athlete Within the overall pool of Athletes set out above who are bound by and required to comply with these Anti-Doping Rules, the following Athletes shall be considered to be International-Level Athletes for purposes of these Anti-Doping Rules, and therefore the specific provisions in these Anti-Doping Rules applicable to International-Level Athletes (e.g. Testing, TUEs, whereabouts information, Results Management, and appeals) shall apply to such Athletes: An Athlete who is National Champion in that given year and subsequent years where he/she is the official national Champion as recognized by the WAKO National Governing Body. An Athlete who has competed in a WAKO World Cup, or A/B class event in the last two years as defined in the WAKO Calendar. ADAMS The Web-based functionality ADAMS allows athletes to comply with the whereabouts rules of their sport by entering their information from anywhere in the world. Additionally, ADAMS supports the delegation of this responsibility to an authorized representative such as team manager, agent or other third party. Athletes can also modify their whereabouts through the use of SMS messaging to ADAMS. The system is available in various languages (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, German, Japanese, etc.). Athlete’s information form on ADAMS Athlete can login into ADAMS and find some help on: Website Who uses ADAMS and why? ADAMS is used by athletes, ADOs and their delegates, and WADA-accredited laboratories and WADA-approved laboratories for the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) to support their day-to-day responsibilities related to anti-doping. For athletes, ADAMS is used for submitting their whereabouts. ADAMS can also be used for athletes to manage the application and recognition of TUEs. ADAMS allows ADOs to coordinate and manage: Athletes under their jurisdiction, including accessing athlete Whereabouts TUEs Test planning and execution Results Management ABP ADAMS is essential for laboratories and Athlete Passport Management Units (APMU) reporting and interpreting results. ADAMS facilitates paperless doping control (sample collection) through the DCO Central app. The module supports: Athlete Notification Form Doping Control Form (DCF) Chain of Custody Unsuccessful attempt (related to Whereabouts) Athlete refusal Doping Control Officer (DCO) Report

Learn about the consequences of doping in kickboxing. Understand the impact on athletes’ careers, health, and the integrity of the sport. Consequences of doping Please download here below the listed material: Social consequences of Doping (285 KB) WAKO Athlete Supplements Handbook (2015) (442 KB)