UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS
25th Balkan Karate Championships for seniors and 6th Balkan Karate Championships for veterans will be held on 22-24 September 2023 in Tirana, Albania.
BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
27th Balkan Karate Championships for Children was held on 26-28 May 2023 in Bar, Montenegro, was excellently organized by the Karate Federation of Montenegro and gathered more than 1400 competitors from 11 countries.
In terms of success, Turkiye was first with 14 gold medals, 14 silver and 17 bronze, second was Montenegro with 13 gold medals, 6 silver and 16 bronze, and in third place was Croatia with 8 gold medals, 10 silver and 10 bronze.
BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
27th Balkan Karate Championships for Children will be held on 26-28 May 2023 in Bar, Montenegro.
THE KARATE FEDERATION OF TURKEY RENEWED MEMBERSHIP IN THE KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKANS
At the headquarters of the Karate Federation of Balkan, in Belgrade, a meeting was held with the participation of Mr. Davor Cipek, President of the Karate Federation of Balkan, Mr. Slavoljub Piper, Secretary General of the Karate Federation of Balkan and Mr. Aslan Abid Uguz, President of the Karate Federation of Turkey.
After a constructive and comprehensive conversation, a document was signed on the renewal of membership of the Karate Federation of Turkey in the Karate Federation of Balkan.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
27th Balkan Karate Championships for Children will be held on 26-28 May 2023 in Bar, Montenegro.
BALKAN KADETS, JUNIORS AND U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022
The Balkan Championships for cadets, juniors and U21 was held from November 4 to 6, 2022 in Bar, Montenegro, where over a thousand competitors and over 250 judges, coaches and representatives of national federations from 10 countries took part. In compliance with all WKF rules and norms, the competition took place on 6 tatami mats.
In terms of success, Bosnia and Herzegovina was first with 10 gold medals, 8 silver and 16 bronze, second was Montenegro with 10 gold medals, 5 silver and 14 bronze, and in third place was Serbia with 7 gold medals, 10 silver and 10 bronze.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
22nd Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championships will be held on 04/05/06 November 2022 in Bar, Montenegro.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADETS, JUNIORS AND U21
22nd Balkan Karate Championships for cadets, juniors and U21will be held on 04-06 November 2022 in Bar, Montenegro.
LIST OF KFB JUDGES & REFEREES
Following the licensing held on June 2, 2022 in Belgrade, KFB publishes a list of KFB Judges and Referees.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE EUROPEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEES
Slavoljub Piper, Vice President of the European Karate Federation, and Davor Cipek, Secretary General of the European Karate Federation, appointed by the President of the European Karate Federation Mr. Antonio Espinos, took part in the General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees, held in Skopje on June 10 and 11, 2022. They had the opportunity to meet and talk with Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, and Mr. Capralos Spiros, President of the European Olympic Committees about the participation of karate in the European Olympic Games in Poland in 2023 and to hear with other delegates of the European National Olympic Committees. progress report on the organization of the European Games.
BALKAN CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS
26th Balkan Karate Championships for Children, 24th Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors and 5th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans was held on 03-05 June 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia, was excellently organized by the Karate Federation of Serbia and gathered a large number of participants from 9 countries.
BALKAN SENIOR, CHILDREN & VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
24th Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors, 5th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans and 26th Balkan Karate Championships for Children will be held on 03-05 june 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS
26th Balkan Karate Championships for Children, 24th Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors and 5th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans will be held on 03-05 June 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia.
INFORMATION FOR KFB JUDGES AND REFEREES
Due to security reasons (COVID-19), there has been no renewal of licenses for the last two years and the validity of all Balkan licenses has been extended until December 2022 as the same principle as WKF and EKF has been applied.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS
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21 Balkan Championships cadet, junior and U21 was held on 26th to 28th of November 2021 in Rijeka, Croatia.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
21st Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championships will be held on 26/27/28 November 2021 in Rijeka, Croatia.
BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADETS, JUNIORS AND U21 – REFEREE COURSE – INFORMATION
During the Balkan Championship for cadets, juniors and u21 2021 in Rijeka (Croatia) will be held a examination for Balkan referees/judges.
Deadline for applications is November 23, 2021. years until 4 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADETS, JUNIORS AND U21
21st Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21 will be held on 26-28 November 2021 in Rijeka, Croatia.
BALKAN SENIOR, VETERAN AND CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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23rd Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors, 4th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans and 25th Balkan Karate Championships for Children was held on 15-17 October 2021 in Poreč, Croatia, was excellently organized by the Croatian Karate Union and gathered a large number of participants from 10 countries.
BALKAN SENIOR & CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
23rd Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors, 4th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans and 25th Balkan Karate Championships for Children will be held on 15-17 October 2021 in Poreč, Croatia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SENIORS AND CHILDREN
23rd Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors, 4th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans and 25th Balkan Karate Championships for Children will be held on 15-17 October 2021 in Poreč, Croatia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 23rd BALKAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR SENIORS
23rd Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors and 4th Balkan Karate Championships for Veterans will be held on 26-28 March 2021 in Kragujevac, Serbia.
22nd BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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22nd Balkan Seniors Championships, which was held on 07th and 08th of March 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia.
Medals Nation Seniors and Veterans
BALKAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
22nd Balkan Senior Championship will be held on 06 March to 08 March 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 22nd BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
22nd Balkan Senior Karate Championships will be held on 06-08 March 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia.
20th BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADETS, JUNIORS AND U21
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20th Balkan Championships for cadets, juniors and U21 was held on 6th, 7th and 8th of December 2019 in Brežice, Slovenia.
On this competition, which had a record number of participants in all Balkan Championships for cadets, juniors and juniors until today, there were 714 entries for competitors, 65 referees, 93 coaches and 48 others from 7 nations and a total was issued 920 accreditation.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
20th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championships will be held on 06/07/08 December 2019 in Brezice, Slovenia.
ELECTION CONGRESS OF KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
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The Election Congress was held in the registered seat of the Karate Federation of Balkan, in Belgrade, on November 15, 2019, with the beginning at 17 p.m.
In the continuous three-hour work, in the introductory part of the Congress, all aspects of functioning, firstly of the karate sport at the Balkans within the Karate Federation of the Balkans, and afterwards of functioning of the karate sport at European and world level (EKF and WKF), were analyzed.
In relation to the above, at the Congress we have unanimously brought two conclusions:
1. The work of the Karate Federation of Balkan in the past period has been rated with the highest grade, since all goals and tasks for which the KFB exists, are fulfilled,
2. That the Karate Federation of Balkan shall also in the future unequivocally support the politics of the EKF and WKF, led by Mr. Antonio Espinos.
Afterwards the quorum for the work of Congress was determined (out of total 21 delegates with voting rights, 13 delegates with voting rights were present at the Congress in Belgrade, on November 15, 2019) thereby meeting all requirements for the delegates to be fully entitled to participate in the work of the Congress and to make fully-valid decisions.
All the participants of the Congress took part in quality and constructive discussion and gave good proposals for the purpose of even better quality of work of the KFB.
Delegates have unanimously voted for the amendments to the Statute of the Karate Federation of Balkan.
After amended articles of the Statute of the KFB, the article that defines the number of members of the Executive Committee of KFB has been amended. As of November 15, 2019, the Executive Committee of the KFB has 6 members plus Secretary-General, that is a member of the Executive Committee of the KFB with voting rights according by his position.
As of November 15, 2019, the President of the KFB shall be Mr. Davor Cipek, which also acts in capacity of the technical secretary of the EC of the EKF.
The members of Executive Committee of the KFB are:
1. DAVOR CIPEK – President of the KFB (CRO)
2. OKTAVIAN AMZULESKU – Vice President of the KFB (ROM)
3. PhD SINIŠA GATARIĆ – Vice President of the KFB (BIH)
4. IVAN KRSTAJIĆ – Vice President of the KFB (MNE)
5. BORUT STROJIN – Vice President of the KFB (SLO)
6. PhD STRAHINJA TEPAVČEVIĆ – KFB EC Member (SRB)
7. SLAVOLJUB PIPER – Secretary-General of the KFB (SRB)
LIST OF KFB JUDGES AND REFEREES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS
20th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championships will be held on 06/07/08 December 2019 in Brezice, Slovenia.
24th BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
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24th Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 31st May, 1st and 2nd of June 2019 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, brought together over 980 participants from 10 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won eighteen gold, fifteen silver and nineteen bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia ana Herzegovina with sixteen gold, twelve silver and tventyeight bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Montenegro with seven gold, four silver and fourteen bronze medals.
BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CHILDREN – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
24th Balkan Children Championship will be held on 30 May to 02 June 2019 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
21st BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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21st Balkan Seniors Championships, which was held on 26th and 27th of April 2019 in Cacak, Serbia, brought together over 256 participants from 11 countries.
BALKAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
21st Balkan Senior Championship will be held on 26 April and 27 April 2019 in Čačak, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
24th Balkan Children Championship will be held on 30 May to 02 June 2019 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 21st BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADET, JUNIOR & U21
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19th Balkan Championships for cadets, juniors and U21 was held on 30th November, 01st and 02nd of December 2018 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, brought together over 781 participants from 12 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Serbia who won fourteen gold, five silver and seventeen bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Turkey won ten gold, five silver and eleven bronze medals. Third place went to the team of FYR of Macedonia with six gold, three silver and nine bronze medals.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
19th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 30 November and 01/02 December 2018 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE EUROPEAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEES
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President of the Karate Federation of Serbia and the Secretary General of the Karate Federation of Balkans Mr. Slavoljub Piper as the representative of the European Karate Federation at the 47th General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees, 09-10. November 2018 in Marbella, Spain, Dr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Janez Kocijancic, President of the European Olympic Committees, Mr. Zlatko Mateja, President of the Croatian Olympic Committee, Mr. Adam Roczek, President of the EUSE and Mr. Matjaz Pechovnik, Secretary General of the EUSE.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS
19th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championships will be held on 30 November and 01/02 December 2018 in Dunrovnik, Croatia.
23rd BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
23rd Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 27th, 28th and 29th of April 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia, brought together over 860 participants from 10 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won eighteen gold, thirteen silver and twenty five bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Serbia with ten gold, twelve silver and fifteen seven bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina with teen gold, eleven silver and thirty two bronze medals.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
20th BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
20th Balkan Seniors Championships, which was held on 24th and 25th of March 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together over 339 participants from 11 countries.
20th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
20th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 254/25 March 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 20th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
20th Balkan Senior Karate Championships will be held on 24/25 March 2018 in Istanbul, Turky.
BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CADET, JUNIOR & U21
18th Balkan Championships for cadets, juniors and U21 was held on 8th, 9th and 10th of December 2017 in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, brought together over 741 participants from 11 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won ten gold, two silver and eight bronze medals. Second place went to the team of FYR of Macedonia won nine gold, nine silver and twelve bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Serbia with nine gold, seven silver and nineteen bronze medals.
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BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
18th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 08/10 December 2017 in Herceg Novi, Montenegro.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP
18th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 08/10 December 2017 in Herceg Novi, Montenegro.
1st OPEN BALKAN SCHOOL KARATE GAMES
1st Open Balkan School Karate Games, which was held on 10th, 11th and 12st of November 2017 in Novi Sad, Serbia, brought together pupils and students from Bosnia and Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonija, Hungary, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Serbia who won twenty gold, fourteen silver and twenty one bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won eight gold, twelve silver and seven bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Croatia with four gold, six silver and four bronze medals.
1st OPEN BALKAN SCHOOL KARATE GAMES – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
1st Open Balkan School Karate Games will be held on 10/12 November 2017 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
1st BALKAN OPEN SCHOOL KARATE GAMES
TO ALL NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
EKF AND WKF MEMBERS
Dear sport friends,
We invite you to participate at the 1st Balkan Open School Karate Games in the competition of primary and secondary schools.
The competition will be held from 9th to 12th November 2017 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
The organizer of the competition is Karate Federation of Balkan, the championships is accredited by the EKF and takes place in the competition calendar for 2017.
All students competitors who belong to the WKF movement and whose National Federations are members of WKF can take part in the competition.
Registration is done via Sportdata exclusively via National Federations. Each National Federation can register a maximum of 4 competitors by category and discipline.
Best regards,
Karate Federation of Balkan
General Secretary, Slavoljub Piper
22nd BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
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22nd Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 19th, 20th and 21st of May 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together over 668 participants from 11 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won twenty nine gold, twenty seven silver and forty four bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won eight gold, ten silver and twenty seven bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Serbia with seven gold, five silver and twenty one bronze medals.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
19th BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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19th Balkan Seniors Championships, which was held on 25th and 26th of March 2017 in Cacak, Serbia, brought together over 302 participants from 11 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Serbia who won six gold, one silver and seven bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Croatia won four gold and four bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Montenegro with two gold, eight silver and tree bronze medals.
19th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
19th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 25/26 March 2017 in Cacak, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 19th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
17th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 09/11 December 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21CHAMPIONSHIP
17th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 09/11 December 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
KFB HAD ORGANIZED A SEMINAR FOR REFEREES AND COACHES
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Karate Federation of Balkan had organized a Seminar for referees and coaches on 28th and 29th of August 2016 in Belgrade while the practical part was held in Sports Hall – “Ranko Žeravica”. The seminar was attended by coaches and referees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey and Serbia.
The seminar was well attended and the following topics were covered: (1) Srećko Jovanović from Serbia “The Role of Perceptual Abilities and Technical and Tactical Preparation of Karatekas”, (2) Deniz Pekyilmaz from Turkey “Preparation Programme for Championships”, (3) Matjaž Končina from Slovenia “Testing in Karate – Costume Designed Testing Protocol”, (4) Strahinja Tepavčević from Serbia “Construction and Improvement of Karate Techniques Using Devices and Equipment”; (5) Primož Debenak from Slovenia “Video Review and Karate Sport”and Milan Kovačević from Serbia “Tactics of Sport Karate Match in Relation to Referees.”
SEMINAR FOR COACHES AND REFEREES
KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
organizes
SEMINAR FOR COACHES AND REFEREES
Date: 28th, 29th, 30th of August 2016
Place: BELGRADE, Hotel “Šumadija”
PROGRAMME AND TIMETABLE
SATURDAY, 27th of August 2016
Participants arrival: untill 16,00 h
Participants registration: 17,00-18,00 h
Dinner: from 19,00 h
SUNDAY, 28th of August 2016
10,00-10,15 Organizer’s introductory word
10,15–11,15 Srećko Jovanović, Serbia: “The Role of Perceptual Abilities in Technical and Tactical Preparation of Karatekas”
11,15–11,45 Discussion
11,45–12,15 Break
12,15–13,15 Deniz Pekyilmaz, Turkey: “Preparation Programme for Championships”
13,15–13,45 Discussion
13,45-16,45 Free activities
17,00-18,00 Matjaž Končina, Slovenia: “Testing in Karate – Costume Designed Testing Protocol”
18,00-18,30 Discussion
19,00 Dinner
MONDAY, 29th of August 2016
10,00–11,00 Strahinja Tepavčević, Serbia: “Construction and Improvement of Karate Techniques Using Devices and Equipment”
11,00–11,30 Discussion
11,30–13,00 Free activities
13,00 Organized visit to the Sports Hall
13,30–15,30 Practical work
15,45 Return to the Hotel
16,00–16,45 Free activities
17,00–18,30 Primož Debenak, Slovenia, and Milan Kovačević, Serbia: “Video surveillance in Karate Sport”, “Tactics of Sport Karate Match in Relation to Referees”
18,30–19,00 Discussion
19,00 Dinner
TUESDAY, 30th August 2016
10,00–10,45 Seminar analysis
10,45–11,00 Organizer’s closing remarks
11,00 Participants farewell
21st BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN
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21st Balkan Championships for children, which was held on 27th, 28th and 29th of May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia, brought together over 828 participants from 10 countries.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won twenty gold, eleven silver and seventeen bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Bosnia and Herzegovina won seven gold, eight silver and twenty one bronze medals. Third place went to the team of Serbia with six gold, six silver and fifteen bronze medals.
21st BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
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21st Balkan Championships for Children will be held on 27/29 May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, May 27th 2016
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP
21st Balkan Children Championship will be held on 27/28/29 May 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.
18th BALKAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIPS
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18th Balkan Seniors Championships which was held on 27th and 28th of February 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey brought together over 260 participants from 11 countries.
The major significance of Karate Federation of Balkan and the competition organized by KFB is evidenced by the fact that the Balkan Seniors Championships was attended by WKF President Mr. Antonio Espinós.
In the overall standings the most successful was the representation of Turkey who won five gold, four silver and seven bronze medals. Second place went to the team of Serbia won three gold, five silver and six bronze medals. Third place went to the team of FYR Macedonia with three gold, two silver and one bronze medal.
18th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
18th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 27/28 February 2016 in Instanbul, Turkey.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 18th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
18th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 27/28 February 2016 in Instanbul, Turkey.
On that occasion, Esat Delihasan, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
Karate Federation of Balkan is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops Karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan Karate Championship in Istanbul is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet.
Our performance will be indicative of the level of Karate in the Balkans, which will bring serious weight on the Karate Federation of Balkan.
The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from the path.
Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
16th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 11/13 December 2015 in Dunrovnik, Croatia.
ELECTION CONGRESS OF KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
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On 9th of October 2015 Belgrade was the host of Karate Federation of Balkan Election Congress, where the presidents of the following karate federations took part: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey, while the consent of the Congress and the application was given by the representatives of Albania, who had justifiable reasons from which they could not attend.
The Congress elected the following bodies: the Executive Committee, the Supervisory Board, the President and four Vice-presidents.
President of Karate Federation of Balkan
Esat Delihasan, Turkey
KFB Vice-Presidents
Alexei Petrov, Bulgaria
Octavian Amzulesku, Romania
Igor Zelinka, Slovenia
Members of KFB Executive Committee
Petrit Baba, Albania
Samir Ćatović, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dragan Šakotić, Montenegro
Goran Milkovski, Macedonia
Strahinja Tepavčević, Serbia
KFB Supervisory Board
Ana Marja Čelan, Croatia, President
Slavenko Bajić, Montenegro, member
Simo Rajčić, Serbia, member
KFB Secretary General
Slavoljub Piper, Serbia.
KARATE ANTE PORTAS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21CHAMPIONSHIP
16th Balkan Cadets, Juniors and U21 Championship will be held on 11/13 December 2015 in Dunrovnik, Croatia.
BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
20th Balkan Children Karate Championship will be held on 29/31 May 2015 in Hreceg Novi, Montenegro.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIP
20th Balkan Children Championship will be held on 29/30/31 May 2015 in Herceg-Novi, Montenegro.
FINISHED 17th BALKAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
17th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
17th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 21/22 February 2015 in Cacak, Serbia.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 17th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
17th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 21/22 February 2015 in Cacak, Serbia.
On that occasion, Alexei Petrov, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
Karate Federation of Balkan is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan karate championship in Cacak is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet.
For the first time the Karate sport is included in the family of Olympic Games at the first European Games in 2015 in Baku, which will be held by the Olympic Committees of the countries in Europe.
It is a challenge and a test for us. I am convinced that Karate will take its honorable place among the Olympic sports, but to achieve that we will need the required mobilization, work and dedication. Our performance will be indicative of the level of Karate in the Balkans, which will bring serious weight on the Karate Federation of Balkan.
The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from The Path. Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
FINISHED 15th BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BALKAN CADET, JUNIOR & U21CHAMPIONSHIP
15th Balkan Junior-Cadet Championship and 4th Balkan Cup for U21 will be held on 13/14 December 2014 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
On that occasion, Alexei Petrov, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
Karate Federation of Balkan is actively working towards the endorsement of the philosophy and spirit of Karate, promotes and develops karate as an elite sport, as well as a mass sport for everyone. The Balkan karate championship in Sofia is more than just a competition, it is a place where friendship, respect and tolerance meet.
For the first time the Karate sport is included in the family of Olympic Games at the first European Games in 2015 in Baku, which will be held by the Olympic Committees of the countries in Europe.
It is a challenge and a test for us. I am convinced that Karate will take its honorable place among the Olympic sports, but to achieve that we will need the required mobilization, work and dedication. Our performance will be indicative of the level of Karate in the Balkans, which will bring serious weight on the Balkan Karate Federation.
The Karate sport is a challenge to the human spirit, the will and strength of the human body, daring and respect towards the opponent and a century old wisdom from The Path. Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
FINISHED 16th BALKAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP 2014
16th BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP – EVENT’S PROGRAMME
16th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 18/19 October 2014 in Ohrid.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 16TH BALKAN SENIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
16th Balkan Senior Karate Championship will be held on 18/19 October 2014 in Ohrid.
On that occasion, Alexei Petrov, President of Karate Federation of Balkan said:
It is my great pleasure to invite competitors from the Balkan countries to come to Ohrid on the 16th Balkan Seniors Championship.
FYR of Macedonija is the traditional host major sporting events such as this competition. Bring together the whole Balkan in one place; it is a great honor and responsibility for Karate Federation of Balkan.
Accepting the organization of this tournament Karate Federation of Balkan wants to show everyone how karate is positive, mass and popular sport.
We hope that all participants will see and feel the energy, knowledge and hospitality of our hosts. This event is more than just a competition. It will be a combination of friendship, art, and karate.
I am convinced that FYR of Macedonija and Ohrid, as many times before, are ready to justify the trust.
I wish that this event, for all participants and for the karate sport, be seen as wordless dialogue in the spirit of sport philosophy. Karate speaks all languages and connects all people and generations, regardless of race, sex and religion.
19th BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
19th BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Statistics |
List of athletes per NF |
List of athletes per categories |
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
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Kata individual Female, 2000 |
Kata individual Female, 2001 |
Kata individual Female, 2002 |
Kata individual Female, 2003 |
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Kata individual Male, 2000 |
Kata individual Male, 2001 |
Kata individual Male, 2002 |
Kata individual Male, 2003 |
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Kumite individual Female, 2003, -35 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2003, -40 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2003, +40 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2002, -37 kg |
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Kumite individual Female, 2002, -42 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2002, +42 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2001, -42 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2001, -47 kg |
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Kumite individual Female, 2001, +47 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2000, -47kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2000, -54 kg |
Kumite individual Female, 2000, +54 kg |
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Kumite individual Male, 2000, -52 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2000, -57 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2000, -63 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2000, -70 kg |
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Kumite individual Male, 2000, +70 kg |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014
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Team Kata Female, 2000-2001 |
Team Kata Female, 2002-2003 |
Team Kata Male, 2000-2001 |
Team Kata Male, 2002-2003 |
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Kumite individual Male, 2003, -30 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2003, -35 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2003, -40 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2003, -45 kg |
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Kumite individual Male, 2003, +45 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2002, -35 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2002, -40 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2002, -45 kg |
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Kumite individual Male, 2002, -50 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2002, +50 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2001, -40 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2001, -45 kg |
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Kumite individual Male, 2001, -50 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2001, -55 kg |
Kumite individual Male, 2001, +55 kg |
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Results |
Medals Table |
Classıfıcatıon Up to 3 |
Classıfıcatıon Up to 8 |
19th BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS – BULLETIN
19th Balkan Children Championships for age categories 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 will be held on 14 and 15 June 2014. in Istanbul, Turkey.
FIRST INFORMATION ABOUT 19th BALKAN CHILDREN CHAMPIONSHIPS
19th Balkan Children Championships will be held on 14 and 15 June 2014. in Istanbul, Turkey.
AGE CATEGORIES
| Children | 2003 (11 years: 1/1/2003-31/12/2003)
2002 (12 years: 1/1/2002-31/12/2002) 2001 (13 years: 1/1/2001-31/12/2001) 2000 (14 years: 1/1/2000-31/12/2000) |
KATA
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2002, 2003 |
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2000, 2001 |
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WEIGHT CATEGORIES
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Children, male |
Children, female |
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2002 |
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2000 |
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-30 kg |
-35 kg |
-40 kg. |
-52 kg. |
-35 kg. |
-37 kg. |
-42 kg. |
-47 kg. |
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-35 kg |
-40 kg |
-45 kg. |
-57 kg. |
-40 kg. |
-42 kg. |
-47 kg. |
-54 kg. |
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-40 kg |
-45 kg |
-50 kg. |
-63 kg. |
+40 kg. |
+42 kg. |
+47 kg. |
+54 kg. |
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-45 kg |
-50 kg |
-55 kg. |
-70 kg. |
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+45 kg |
+50 kg |
+55 kg. |
+70 kg |
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NUMBER OF COMPETITORS/TEAMS PER COUNTRY AND CATEGORY
Each country can register up to 4 competitors for individual Kata events, up to 4 competitors for individual Kumite event and 1 team for Kata Team.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Pursuant to Article 57 of the Statute of the KFB in competitions organized by Karate Federation of Balkan (KFB) can participate:
(1) a judges delegated by KFB
(2) athletes who are duly registered and in time according to the schedule and have made a payment of registration fee before the event
(3) officials (referees, coaches, representatives of the national karate federation) and athletes who are placed in the official hotels published in the Bulletin.
Furthermore, we inform you that the Bulletin will be published as soon as posible.
PRESIDENT BKF IN SERBIA
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43 Traditional international karate tournament “Golden Belt” for seniors is held on 12.04.2014 and for cadets, juniors and U21 on 13.04.2014 in Cacak, Serbia, and in which took part the competitors from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Israel, Croatia, FYROM, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Turkey and Serbia.
Competition was attended by Minister of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Vanja Udovičić and Minister of Construction and Urban Planning of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Velimir Ilić, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport Mr. Dragan Atanasov, Secretary General of the European Karate Federation Mr. Stjepan Celan, president of Referee Commission of the European Karate Federation Mr. Primoz Debenak , President of the Karate federation of Balkan Mr. Alexei Patrov, Secretary General of the Sports Federation of Serbia Mr. Dane Korica, the mayor of city Cacak Mr. Vojislav Ilic, president of Assembly of city Cacak Mr. Veljko Negovanović and others.
Secretary General of the European Karate Federation Stjepan Celan resigned to Slavoljub Piper Great recognition for outstanding contributions to the development of the World Karate Federation (WKF) and European Karate Federation (EKF) in front of the President WKF Antonio Espinos.
During this competition president of Karate Federation of Balkan Mr. Alexei Patrov held a meeting with representatives of the national karate federation when they established the guidelines for further improvement of karate sport on the Balkan Peninsula.
7th WKF YOUTH TRAINING CAMP & KARATE 1 WKF YOUTH CUP
After the six first successful editions, WKF organizes the 7th edition of the WKF Youth Camp and World Cup which will be held from 30 June to 6 July 2014 in Umag, Croatia. This year WKF will continue with the children categories, and the WKF Youth Cup will take place in parallel.
Schedule of the Training Camp and Cup
| Monday 30 JuneTuesday 1 July
Wednesday 2 July Thursday 3 July
Friday 4 July Friday 4 July Saturday 5 July Sunday 6 July |
Arrrvil & Camp RegistrationKata& Kumite / Training day-1
Kata & Kumite /Training day-2 Kata & Kumite /Training day-3 Cup Registration Kata & Kumite / Kids Competitions Kata & Kumite / Karate 1 Competitions Kata & Kumite / Karate 1 Competitions Departure |
Schedule of the WKF Coach activities
| Tuesday 1 July
Wednesday 2 July Thursday 3 July |
ArrivalCoaches Registration
Coaches Seminar Coaches Brifing Kata and/or Kumite Exams Coaches Accreditation Ceremony |
Training Camp Director will be Esteban Perez (WKF OC Chairman) and the Training Camp Insiructors will be Hoang Ngan Nguyen, World Champion in Kata and member of the WKF Athletes Commission, Predrag Stojadinov, World and European Champion, National Serbian Coach and Davide Benetello, World and European Champion and Chairman of the WKF Athletes Commission.
ELECTION CONGRESS OF KARATE FEDERATION OF BALKAN
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In Belgrade on September 13, 2013 held inaugural and election Congress of Karate Federation of the Balkan.
On inaugural election congress representatives of the following national karate federations took a part: Turkey, Croatia, Albania, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Montenegro, Bulgaria, FYR of Macedonia and Serbia Consent of the Congress work, and the application were provided by the representatives of Cyprus, who had justifiable reasons from which they could not attend.
Participation in the work of Karate Federation of Balkan was taken a part by all national karate organizations which belong to Balkan peninsula except Greece.
The Congress elected the following bodies: the Executive Committee, the Supervisory Board, the president, four vice-presidents, the disciplinary committee and the secretary general of the Karate Federation of the Balkan.
President of the Karate Federation of Balkan is Mr. Alexei Petrov from Bulgaria.
Vice Presidents of KFB are:
- Vladimir Mrvaljević, Montenegro
- Dragan Stojanovski, FYR of Macedonia
- Samir Ćatović, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ramiz Ismailgeci, Albania.
Secretary General of the KFB is Slavoljub Piper from Serbia.
Executive Committee:
- Alexei Petrov, Bulgaria
- Petrit Baba, Albania
- Samir Catovic, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Stjepan Celan, Croatia
- Andreas Vassiliou, Cyprus
- Dragan Stojanovski, FYR of Macedonia
- Vladimir Mrvaljevic, Montenegro
- Lucian Baroiu, Romania
- Strahinja Tepavčević, Serbia
- Igor Zelinka, Slovenia
- Esat Delihasan, Turkey.
The Supervisory Board of KFB represents:
- Ana Marja Celan from Croatia, President
- Dragan Sakotic from Montenegro, member
- Kajica Kalicanin from Serbia, member.
Disciplinary Commission KFB are:
- Florian Mutu from Romania, President
- Bogdan Simerl from Slovenia, member
- Nedjo Jovanovic from Serbia, member.
Sporting Director of KFB is Dragoljub Fatic from Montenegro.
| 26-28.05.2023 | Balkan Karate Championships for Children, Croatia |
| 22.09.-24.09.2023 | Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors and Veterans, Albania, Tirana |
| 17-19.11.2023 | Balkan Karate Championships for Cadets, Juniors and U21, Slovenia |
| 01-03.12.2023 | Balkan Karate Championships for Clubs, Serbia |
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BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR CHILDREN, CADET & JUNIOR AND U21, SERBIA 2013
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On Sunday March 31, 2013 ended 18th Balkan Championship for Children, 14th Balkan Championship for Cadet & Junior and 3 Balkan Cup for U21 in the technical organization of Karate Federation of Serbia.
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This competition was held in Kragujevac, Serbia, and it occurred in 1352 participants from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey and Serbia.
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Overall in the first place was taken by Turkish team with 25 gold, 22 silver and 20 bronze medals, the second place was taken by Serbian team with 10 gold, 10 silver and 29 bronze medals and the third place was teken by Macedonia team with 10 gold, 9 silver and 17 bronze medals.
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia ATHLETES.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia BULLETIN.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia COUNTRIES.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia MEDALS.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia RESULTS TO 3.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia RESULTS.pdf
2013 Balkan Championships Children Cadet Junior U21 Serbia STATISTICS.pdf