On 1st January 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announces that its 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was first published on 28 September 2018, enters into force today (1 January). The List, which is one of six International Standards that are mandatory for all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), designates what substances and methods are prohibited both…… Continue Reading
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Driss El Hilali, WAKO Africa Vice President, appointed as a member of the Executive Office of the Union of Arab Sports Federations
Driss El Hilali Vice President of African Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO Africa) appointed as a member of the Executive Office of the Union of Arab Sports Federations African Kickboixng COnfederation (WAKO Africa) is pleased to announce that on Sunday, December 9th, 2018, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Mr. Driss EL HILALI, Vice President of African Kickboxing…… Continue Reading
Three AIMS IFs Gain IOC Provisional Recognition
Tokyo, 30th November 2018 Three AIMS IFs Gain IOC Provisional Recognition Posted by AIMS History has been made in Tokyo on the 30th November 2018, when the IOC Executive Board recognised FIAS (Federation Internationale de Sambo), FILx (Federation of International Lacrosse) and WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) who were given provisional…… Continue Reading
WAKO granted provisional recognition by IOC
African Kickboxing Confederation is please to announced the during the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board meeting held in Tokyo, Japan on 30 November 2018, provisional recognition was granted to the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) pursuant to Rule 25 of the Olympic…… Continue Reading
Inclusion of Kickboxing sport in prestigious SEA Games 2019 Philippines.
According to Asian Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO ASIA) Public Relation Department, the Kickboxing sport is now included officially in prestigious SEA Games 2019 Philippines. The 2019 SEA Games, officially known as the 30th Southeast Asian Games and commonly is a regional multi-sport event that will take place in the Philippines in November and December 2019.…… Continue Reading
Official communication from WAKO AFRICA
Official communication from WAKO AFRICA: Dear members, By the present, I would like on behalf of Mr. Emmanuel ESSISSIMA, the President of the African Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO AFRICA) and in the name of the members of the Board of our confederation, to inform you that we are working for last 3 years for inclusion of…… Continue Reading
Presidents of the WAKO Continental Confederations pay tributes to Mr. Borislav Pelevic
Tributes from Nasser Nassiri Vice President WAKO, President of Asian Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO ASIA), Paulo Zorello Vice President WAKO, President of Panamerican Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO PANAM) and Emmanuel Essissma member of the Board of WAKO, President of African Kickboxing Confederation (WAKO AFRICA) respectively. Dear WAKO Continental Members, Dear friends, As the Continental Kickboxing Confederation Presidents,…… Continue Reading
1000 days to go! IWGA 2021
Preparing for The World Games 2021 in Birmingham (USA) From today, Friday 19 October 2018 it’s 1000 days to go to The World Games 2021. Visit the below link to find out what’s happening! https://www.facebook.com/TWG2021/ https://twitter.com/TWG2021BHM https://www.instagram.com/twg2021bhm/ http://theworldgames2021.com/ … Continue Reading
Gold medal for Mauritius in Jesolo Cadet & Junior Championships
The 19 years old, Warren Robertson of Mauritius won the gold medal during recent World Cadet & Junior Championships which were held from 23 to 29 September 2018 in Jesolo (Italy). The African Countries members facing problem for their entry visa to Italy (European community) were present with limited athletes in Jesolo. Mauritius obtained 1…… Continue Reading
WADA Executive Committee approves the 2019 prohibited list
Yesterday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued a media release related to the reinstatement of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) as compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), subject to strict conditions. Meeting in the Seychelles upon the invitation of the National Sports Council of the Seychelles, WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) primarily focused on this…… Continue Reading