Hamdan complex to host World karate

More than 1,800 athletes to take part in weeklong event

Hamdan Sports Complex, one of the world’s most iconic sports arenas, will be abuzz when it hosts

the 25th Karate World Championships from November 16 to 21.

With more than 1,800 athletes expected in Dubai for the event, alongside over 1,200 delegates, team officials and technical staff, the 25th edition of the world championships will be the biggest ever in history in terms participation. This will also be the first World Championships since Karate’s Olympic debut in Tokyo earlier this year.

Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said at a press conference: “It gives us great pleasure to host these championships at a time when Dubai is hosting the world at Expo 2020. Just as we welcome the world to Dubai for Expo 2020, we extend our warmest welcome to the global karate family for the World Championships that will be held at one of the world’s most modern sports arenas, Hamdan Sports Complex, which also hosted the Asian Karate Championships in 2013.

Major General Nasser Al Razooqi, President of the Asian and UAE Karate Federation and Vice-President of World Karate Federation; Khalid Issa Al Midfa, Assistant Secretary General of General Authority of Sports; Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of DSC, and other officials of the Council and UAEKF.