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Iranian Karate Federation presidential election back in the spotlight

Iranian Karate Federation presidential election back in the spotlight

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 22, 2025 | Combat Sports

A wave of protests over the electoral process of the Iranian Karate Federation has drawn significant criticism from Iranian karate veterans and insiders in the sport. Houman Asgari, a candidate in the federation’s presidential election who lost to Hassan...
Bruno Verfaillie takes over as French Karate President, but the dust hasn’t settled yet

Bruno Verfaillie takes over as French Karate President, but the dust hasn’t settled yet

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 1, 2025 | Opinion

Recently, following Sandrine Barbarin’s complaint, another controversy has emerged involving Francis Didier, the former president of the French Karate Federation. Didier is alleged to have been involved in a physical altercation with Djamel Bezriche, one of...
Can Gilles Cherdieu open a new chapter for Karate in France?

Can Gilles Cherdieu open a new chapter for Karate in France?

by Farzad Youshanlou | Nov 27, 2024 | Combat Sports

Once again, Gilles Cherdieu has emerged to defend the core values of karate. But can he open a new chapter for the sport in France and dismantle what many observers describe as a mafia-like network deeply embedded in the governance of French karate? Despite his...
The boils of Karate in France have burst open: Exclusive interview with Francisco Martinez

The boils of Karate in France have burst open: Exclusive interview with Francisco Martinez

by Farzad Youshanlou | Nov 2, 2024 | +More

The recent upheaval in France’s National Karate Federation paints a picture of turbulence and discontent. Francis Didier, president of the federation since 2001, finds himself barred from running for re-election in December, following a directive from France’s...
Antonio Espinós and Francis Didier, the twin dinos who don’t want to quit from their offices in Karate

Antonio Espinós and Francis Didier, the twin dinos who don’t want to quit from their offices in Karate

by Farzad Youshanlou | Oct 22, 2024 | Opinion

For nearly three decades, the World Karate Federation (WKF) has been under the firm grip of one individual, leaving younger leadership cadres on the sidelines. Since 1998, Antonio Espinós has ruled the organization with an iron fist, shaping key decisions and the...
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