# International karate competitions and training

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-karate-competitions-and-training
> Updated: 2026-09-01T05:18:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

International karate competitions and training sessions have featured significant participation from various national teams. In August 2026, athletes from Palestine, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia conducted joint training sessions in preparation for the International Turkish Open Karate Tournament.

Following these sessions, regional competitions saw high medal counts for several nations. In Turkey, the Sultangazi Municipality Sports Club secured seven medals at the Kyokushin Turkey Championship, with gold medalists qualifying for national team competition in Latvia. Additionally, Turkmenistan earned 21 medals at the Central Asian Karate Championship held in Kazakhstan, competing against athletes from several Central Asian nations and Iran.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Karate athletes from Turkey and Turkmenistan secure multiple championship medals

Karate athletes from Turkey and Turkmenistan secured numerous medals at recent regional and national championships, with Turkish winners qualifying for international competition in Latvia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karate-athletes-from-turkey-and-turkmenistan-secure-multiple-championship-medals

### 2026-08-20: Palestinian, Turkish, and Saudi karate teams hold joint training

National karate teams from Turkey, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia held joint training sessions in Turkey ahead of the 2026 International Turkish Open, emphasizing sports diplomacy and solidarity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-turkish-and-saudi-karate-teams-hold-joint-training

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