The first event of the 2025 season of the Karate 1-Youth League will be held in Fujairah (UAE) from February 20 to 23. The most massive series of international Karate events for youngsters kicks off with a popular event that will showcase the status of Karate among young athletes and the strength of the sport in the region.

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WHAT

• The 2025 Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah is the first event of the season of the series of international Karate tournaments for youngsters.
• After Fujairah, the season of Karate 1-Youth League will travel to Guadalajara (Spain), Porec (Croatia), Monterrey (Mexico) and Venice (Italy)
• The Karate 1-Youth League is a competition conceived to highlight the impact of Karate at young ages. Established under the umbrella of Karate 1, the Karate 1-Youth League is a platform for the development of youngsters in their quest to progress in the sport.

WHERE

• The event will take place at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah.
• Fujairah has fast become one of the biggest hubs of youth karate, as it has hosted Karate 1-Youth League events in 2024 and 2023, as well as a Karate 1-Premier League in 2022.

WHEN

• The tournament is scheduled for February 20 to 23.
• Starting on Thursday at 09:00 (local time GMT -5), the competition will continue throughout the weekend until Sunday.
• The finals will be held at the end of each competition day.
• Find the full competition programme on the calendar here.

 WHO

• No less than 2300 athletes from 87 countries have registered to participate in the 2025 Karate 1-Youth League Fujairah. This tally represents an increase of participation with previous editions.

• The Karate 1-Youth League in Fujairah in 2024 gathered nearly 1900 athletes from 76 countries.
• In 2024, representatives of the powerhouse nation of Egypt topped the medal table with no less than 16 gold medals. Athletes from Iran, with 6 gold medals, and Jordan with 4 gold medals also registered successful performances. No less than 17 countries took home gold medals, a testament to the global popularity of Karate.
  

HOW

• The competition follows a knockout format.
• The event comprises 46 categories, and it is destined for competitors aged 12 to 20.
  
  

2025 KARATE 1-YOUTH LEAGUE FUJAIRAH