On 17 October 2026, Ivan Vazov Sports Hall in Stara Zagora hosted the National Karate Kyokushin Cup for children under 12 and under 14 years of age.
The competition brought together 190 athletes from 28 clubs affiliated with the Bulgarian Karate Kyokushin Federation (BKKF). The young karatekas demonstrated excellent preparation, strong fighting spirit and determination in a series of competitive bouts on the tatami.
The tournament was officially opened by Mr Nikolay Dikov, Secretary of Stara Zagora Municipality; Mr Petko Krumov, Head of the Sports Activities Department; and Shihan Asen Asenov, member of the BKKF Management Board, Chairman of the BKKF Coaching Committee and host of the competition.
As is tradition, special awards for Best Technique and Fighting Spirit were presented in each age category.
Here are the award winners:
Girls under 12
Best Technique: Ivayla Karadanova – SC Okami Dojo, Asenovgrad
Fighting Spirit: Borislava Latinova – SC Dulo, Pernik
Boys under 12
Best Technique: Georgi Martinov – SC Doychev 2020, Yambol
Fighting Spirit: Antoan Stoyanov – SC Okami Dojo, Asenovgrad
Girls under 14
Best Technique: Kristin Krumova – SC Sentoki, Burgas
Fighting Spirit: Danaya Marinova – SC Dojo, Silistra
Boys under 14
Best Technique: Christopher Dushkov – SC Okami Dojo, Asenovgrad
Fighting Spirit: Gosho Vasilev – SC Kyokushin, Levski
The Bulgarian Karate Kyokushin Federation congratulates all competitors on their excellent performances and thanks their coaches, parents and clubs for their support and dedication.
We also thank the hosts from SC Asken and Stara Zagora Municipality for their assistance in organizing the tournament.
Osu!
