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Performance Director Gary Anderson reflects on the Olympic Qualification Tournament
“Probably
the most brutal and intense Olympic qualification process I have ever
experienced in all my years in Olympic sport” was the way Performance
Director Gary Anderson described the journey for the British Karate
athlete’s who competed in Paris this weekend....
Olympic Qualification Tournament - GBR squad Pre Tournament Rendezvous
The
GBR squad met up in London for the final preparations ahead of departing for
the Olympic Qualification Tournament in Paris, France...
Follow link for report and photos.
British Karate Federation announce full squad for the upcoming Olympic Qualification Tournament
The British Karate Federation has announced the Great Britain squad for
the upcoming Olympic Qualification event in Paris next month. The eight
athletes make up the squad aiming to be the first Karateka to represent GBR
at an Olympic Games.
Formal Recognition for the BKF by the National Olympic Committee
The British
Karate Federation has achieved formal recognition from the National Olympic
Committee, the British Olympic Association (BOA) and takes its seat at
the next National Olympic Committee meeting. It is a huge honour for the BKF
and a step forward for Karate in Great Britain.
Thanks from the BKF
The British Karate
Federation would like to say...
"THANK YOU to all who work within the NHS, key workers and emergency service personnel for keeping us all safe during this crisis."
Coronavirus (Covid-19): UK Government Response
The BKF advises all
Karate Ka, clubs and Federations to follow the policies and guidance issued
by the British Government and the respective home nations Public Health
Body. This is a distressing time for everyone but, it is vitally important
that everyone complies with government guidelines regarding social
distancing for the foreseeable future.
The health and well being of
all our karate Ka is paramount so it is advised everyone keep up to date by
following Government online advice regarding the Social distancing and good
health practice. Information via this link is being updated daily so please
check regularly.
BKF Four Nations Championships Cancellation Notice
In
light of the developing coronavirus situation, the British Karate Federation
has decided to cancel the BKF Four Nations Championships scheduled for the
16th and 17th of May 2020. As these dates would coincide with the projected
peak of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK (mid-May to mid-June), we judged
this as the only responsible course of action.
Looking ahead, we
still intend to run the 2020 BKF International Open at the Olympic Park in
London on the 27th of September (unless otherwise advised by the government
/ Public Health England). Full details for this event will be published on
Sportdata shortly. Stay safe everyone.
Raj Bhardwaj, BKF Tournament
Organiser
tournaments@britishkaratefederation.com
A BKF Thank You to Blitz
The
British Karate Federation would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Blitz for
its sterling support of our recent International Open Championships (held in
Motherwell) as well as our forthcoming BKF Four Nations scheduled for May
2020 in Peterlee. Notably, Blitz has kindly gifted eight sets of Tatami mats
to the BKF.
Blitz have also clothed a select team of BKF athletes and
coaches - each has an excellent Gi, track suit and a full set of Kumite
pads.
Hence, Blitz has helped the BKF to host excellent Championships
and facilitated our athletes and their supporting team to attend
international tournaments.
BKF Achieves Tier 2 UK Sport Code for Sports Governance
The BKF
President, Roger Williams, has today been informed that the British Karate
Federation has successfully completed and now complies with Tier 2 of the UK
Sport Code for Sports Governance.
Congratulations to the BKF President, the BKF Board and team involved for all their hard work in making this possible. This is a huge step forward for the BKF and we look forward to working more closely with UK Sport.
Announcement of National Coaches for Olympic Qualification Tournament
The
British Karate Federation following their recent recruitment process are
delighted to announce the appointment of the two performance coaches for the
up coming Olympic Qualification tournament ...
Junior World Medals from Chile 2019
Congratulations
to Scotland's Jacob Smart and Niamh Junner plus England's
Brandon Carr on winning Bronze Medals at the 2019 Junior World Karate
Championships held in Santiago, Chile...