Host organisers, Kanzen Karate, have been hard at work pulling together preparations and working with a range of local and national delivery partners including Dundee City Council, Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau (DACB) and Leisure and Culture Dundee.
The World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) is a democratic non-profit making international sport Karate body and one of the largest in the world. The organisation exists to provide high level accessible Karate competition for athletes of all ages, and membership is open to all organisations and federations.
Dundee is hosting the event for the second time with the first instalment in 2018 hailed as “one of the best ever” by Dr Liviu Crisan, WUKF World President, and the event generating a £9.8 million economic impact for the region as the 2023 instalment looks to be even bigger.
Roy O’Kane, Chief Officer of Kanzen Karate said: “Excitement is building across the international Karate community for the WUKF World Karate Championships, and we cannot wait to welcome the world to Dundee once again. Preparations are going very well, and I would like to thank civic partners and wider Dundee for all their support so far. Kanzen is ready to deliver a successful tournament as we showcase the best of our city; it is a huge undertaking for our organisation, but everyone is stepping up with a real can-do attitude across the city. The 100-day countdown is a significant point in our preparations, and we know we can deliver.”
John Alexander, Leader of Dundee City Council: “I am so incredibly proud of Kanzen Karate, the wider WUKF and the various supporting organisations, including Dundee City Council, in helping to secure the WUKF World Karate Championships for the second time. As leader of the Council, I know how such events can have a disproportionately positive impact. The event will provide a significant economic boost to the city, and I hope, provide a platform to showcase the incredible offering that Dundee has.”
Karen Tocher, Business Tourism Manager at Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau: “There is huge excitement building in advance of the WUKF World Karate Championships in July. Hosting an event of this size is a major coup for the region of Dundee and the city will rise to the occasion once again. Early indications are very positive for a significant economic impact for Dundee and wider region.”
Kanzen Karate
Kanzen Karate Ltd is a registered charity committed to building better lives through Karate.
