World Karate Federation, also known as WKF, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Spain. Established in 1970, with approximately 10 employees, the organization reported $3.8M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, WKF is the governing body for all styles of Karate at a worldwide level.
On April 28, 2026, World Karate Federation (WKF) CEO Sara Wolff attended the IWGA Annual General Meeting in Lausanne, where Anna Arzhanova was elected the new IWGA President for the 2026–2030 term, succeeding José Perurena following his 12-year mandate. Previously, on March 26, WKF Organising Committee Chair Marton Falusi visited the WKF Headquarters in Madrid, meeting with WKF President Antonio Espinós and CEO Sara Wolff to review organisational matters for upcoming major international events. Earlier in March, WKF President Antonio Espinós signed two partnership agreements. On March 20, Espinós and International School Sport Federation (ISF) President Željko Tanasković signed an agreement in Belgrade, Serbia, hosted by the Ministry of Sport of Serbia, to promote karate and school sport globally. This followed a March 9 collaboration partnership agreement signed in Madrid by Espinós and H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). Through this partnership, the WKF joined the UNAOC Sport for the #OneHumanity campaign, highlighting sport's role in advancing inclusion, diversity, and mutual understanding.
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World Karate Federation (WKF) offers products in the sports industry. World Karate Federation (WKF)'s product portfolio comprises of martial arts.
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World Karate Federation (WKF)'s revenues were less than $10M in 2023. All the revenue comes from combat sports.
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World Karate Federation (WKF) sells broadcasting rights of its combat sports competitions to 13 companies globally, covering 7 countries. World Karate Federation (WKF)'s rights holders include Claro.
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