The entire WKF waits since long time, with great expectation and excitement, the arrival of big days for karate in Paris. These wishes are also and without any doubt shared not only by the French Karate Federation but also by all those that in one way or another take part in the organisation of these twenty first World Karate Championships, that come back to Paris exactly forty years after the 2nd World Championships of 1972.
In the coordination visit that the WKF made to Paris one year before the event, we have seen the strong institutional support that the French Federation has been able to agglutinate, as well as the superb facilities that will be offered to the many delegations of the 5 continents. Between them, we want to highlight the Paris Bercy venue, a splendid stadium that will make possible the celebration of a high standard Championships, and also by the outstanding conditions of the selected hotels.
Finally, I want to thank the President of the French Karate Federation and the whole organizing team for their leadership, their hard work and their commitment to overcome all difficulties and be in condition to make this huge contribution to the World of Sport, and I also want to congratulate them for their success in having chosen a working team fully capable to face the successful organisation of this great world event.
Antonio ESPINOS
President of the WKF
