KC Newsletter No.1

No.1 – August 2016 newsletter Olympic Edition, 2016
Karate is in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
KC president Craig Vokey
“The entire Canadian karate community is thrilled with this historic news,” said Karate Canada President Craig Vokey.
“Inclusion of the sport of karate in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games’ program represents a milestone of immense significance for all karateka across the globe.
“With the continued support of the Canadian government, the Canadian Olympic Committee and our other partners, Karate Canada is sparing no effort to ensure its readiness for these Games, Vokey said.
“We excitedly look forward to seeing our remarkable Canadian karate athletes shine on the world stage, in the very birthplace of this hugely popular martial art and combat sport.”
“We have been preparing for this opportunity for years, and can’t wait for the entire world to see some of our best athletes shine in Tokyo in 2020,” said Executive Director Olivier Pineau.
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“We sincerely hope that we may benefit from increased support and funding in the near future, in order to help further ensure the Canadian karate team’s success at these Games.”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) also agreed to add baseball/ softball, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing to the sports program.
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photo : J. Barnes