Historic Milestone: 2026 WKF Cadet, Junior & U21 World Championships to Be Streamed Live on YouTube

For the first time in the history of the World Karate Federation (WKF), the entire 2026 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships will be broadcast live and free on the official WKF YouTube channel.

The event is set to take place in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, from October 14 to 18, 2026.

Complete Coverage: From Elimination Rounds to Medal Bouts

Thanks to this major initiative, karate fans across Africa and the world can follow every bout live, from the opening elimination rounds all the way through to the medal matches.

In a official statement to National Federation Presidents, WKF President Antonio Espinós highlighted the significance of this milestone: "This represents an important step for our sport and our National Federations, and further demonstrates our goal of making karate even more universal around the world."

Support African Athletes

UFAK encourages all African national federations, local clubs, and karate supporters to spread the word across their official websites, social media platforms, and communications to maximize visibility for the continent's rising stars.

Tune in from October 14 to 18, 2026, on the official WKF YouTube channel to cheer on our athletes!

https://www.youtube.com/@WKFKarateWorldChamps/featured