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Asian Open Cup 2026

14 May 2026 · WAKO.sport

The Asian Kickboxing Confederation confirms the Asian Open Cup 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, from 18–24 August 2026.

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5 May 2026

Pan American Kickboxing Championship – Seniors & Masters

Official invitation: the Pan American and South American Kickboxing Championships take place in Olmué, Chile, from 12–16 August 2026.

22 April 2026

WAKO and ISF sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen global school sport cooperation

WAKO and the International School Sport Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 22 April 2026, opening a new partnership for kickboxing in school sport.

From the archive

Kickboxing across the continent

WAKO Africa officials at a commemorative signing — From the WAKO Africa newsroom

Member nation flags at the WAKO Africa General Assembly — General Assembly

Two kickboxers competing in the ring — Continental competition

African athletes representing WAKO at the World Games — On the world stage

A WAKO Africa official congratulating an athlete — Recognising athletes

From the WAKO Africa newsroom

General Assembly

Continental competition

On the world stage

Recognising athletes

Uniting kickboxing across Africa