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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Swede arrested – suspected of killing tourist in Thailand with karate punch

A Swedish man in his 25s has been arrested in Phuket for allegedly causing the death of a British tourist with a karate chop during a dispute that began over a traffic incident.

Feb 26 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Söder's Daughter Learns Karate: 'I Think You Should Surprise Your Parents'

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, daughter of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, discusses her ambitions in science, modeling career, and her recent experiences, including learning karate.

Feb 24 • 16:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Stars Are Lit – The Best Karate Masters of Lithuania in 2025 are B. Gustaitytė and P. Žimantas

Brigita Gustaitytė was recognized as the best female athlete in Lithuania for 2025 in kyokushin karate, following her accolades at world and European championships.

Feb 24 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: minibus carrying 17 karate athletes to competition in Ibirapuera catches fire on Bandeirantes

A minibus carrying 17 karate athletes from Santa Bárbara d'Oeste caught fire on the Bandeirantes highway in Brazil, resulting in no injuries among the passengers.

Feb 22 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Summer courses in Guayaquil on the rise: soccer, swimming, and karate are the most requested

Summer courses in Guayaquil have seen increased demand, particularly for soccer, swimming, and karate.

Feb 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Kyokushin Karate Championship Results – The National Team Coach is Already Preparing for Europe and Will Evaluate Everything Through the Prism of Medals in Georgia

The Lithuanian Kyokushin Karate Championship concluded, with selections for the national team focused on upcoming European Championships in Georgia, despite uncertainty about the participation of top athletes.

Feb 16 • 12:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Barukčić won a gold medal at the World Karate League competition

Young Croatian karateka Ana Marie Barukčić triumphed at the World Karate League competition in Fujairah, UAE, securing a gold medal in the cadet category.

Feb 15 • 21:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Kyokushin Karate Championship in Vilnius – tickets to European Championships

The Lithuanian Kyokushin Karate Championship held in Vilnius serves as the qualifying event for the European Championships, with national champions becoming part of the national team.

Feb 14 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

A Breakthrough in Karate History

A significant milestone has been achieved in the world of karate, marking a noteworthy moment in the sport's history.

Feb 9 • 15:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the destruction of halls.. Karate children in Gaza train among tents

Palestinian children in Gaza practice karate in makeshift sandy training areas between tents after their sporting venues were destroyed during ongoing conflict.

Feb 9 • 05:48 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

The 'Nomad' can no longer walk: The physical tragedy that could end the career of one of UFC's greatest talents

UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov faces a career-threatening injury that has led to his removal from the rankings.

Feb 8 • 03:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

European karate champion from Šiauliai suspected of murder slips through the authorities' net: hiding for 2 months

The search continues for L. Simonenko, a European karate champion suspected in a murder case, who has been evading capture for two months despite an international arrest warrant being issued.

Feb 2 • 18:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Žemaitijos Cup 2026 in Kuršėnai – Hospitality of the Hosts and the Ensure Victory of the 'Ippon' Club

The Žemaitijos Cup 2026 showcased high organizational standards and a large turnout with 340 athletes from 19 clubs participating, praised for its atmosphere created by the Kuršėnai Kyokushin Karate Club 'DAO' and its leader Valdemaras Mitkus.

Feb 2 • 16:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

At the First Series A Tournament, Croatia Remained Without Any Medals

At the first Series A tournament held in Tbilisi, Georgia, Croatian karate athletes Katja Jurković and Mia Greta Zorko finished in fifth place, resulting in no medals for Croatia.

Jan 13 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Elvis's life was full of interesting facts: He was a master of karate and dyed his hair with shoe polish

Elvis Aaron Presley, born on this day in 1935, left a lasting impact as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, with a life story filled with remarkable highs, tragedies, and bizarre details that continue to fascinate fans around the world.

Jan 8 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Spanish karate champion who teaches martial arts to women at risk of gender-based violence

Francisco Egea Cáceres, a world karate champion, is training women at risk of gender-based violence in martial arts to empower them.

Jan 2 • 00:03 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Sports for Understanding: The Karateka from Bondi Beach

Danny Hakim, an Israeli raised in Australia, uses karate to combat antisemitism and is planning the 'Abraham Games' for the Middle East.

Dec 27 • 17:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

I Should Have Been Croatian Sportsperson of the Year. Then Modrić Won the Ballon d'Or

Ivan Kvesić, a top Croatian karateka, reflects on his successful year in sports, highlighting his achievements including a bronze medal at the World Championship in Egypt and other significant victories, overshadowed by Luka Modrić's Ballon d'Or win.

Dec 26 • 19:00 UTC

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