As decided during the last WAKO Board of directors meeting, it was two new members, countries coming from African continent, approved as members of WAKO:

* Federation Beninoise de Kick-Boxing et Disciplines Associees (FBKB-DA) (BENIN) approved as Full Member

Chairman: Mr. Narcisse Justin Soglo


* Bonaire Kickboxing Federation (BONAIRE) approved as Provisional Member

Chairman: Mr. Peter Silberie

WAKO President Roy Baker commented:

“We are delighted to welcome two new national Federations as WAKO members.

This shows continued growth of WAKO on a global scale. We now have 132 recognised members which is a clear indication of the strength of the Sport of Kickboxing in the world today. Welcome Benin and Bonaire to the WAKO family!”