Jesolo hosts WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships

The WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships are being held in Jesolo, Italy, running through September 27. The international event is promoted by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations and organized in Italy by Federkombat, led by President Riccardo Bergamini.

Athletes from approximately 60 to 70 nations across five continents are participating in the competition. The championship focuses on junior and cadet categories, emphasizing values such as discipline, respect, and inclusion. Among the competitors are Italian national athletes Chiara Tavani and Thomas Camelo, representing the Asd Scuola di Kung Fu e Kick Boxing.