# WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wako-world-youth-kickboxing-championships
> Updated: 2026-09-25T15:51:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships took place in Jesolo, Italy, running through September 27, 2026. Organized by Federkombat, the international event featured athletes from approximately 60 to 70 nations across five continents, focusing on junior and cadet categories.

During the competition, Julia Kopczyńska secured the WAKO World Champion title in the light contact category. Kopczyńska, representing the Alex Kutno Martial Arts and Recreation Academy, added this victory to a successful 2026 season that included four Polish national titles and a European Cup win.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Julia Kopczyńska wins WAKO World Youth Kickboxing title

Julia Kopczyńska has become the WAKO World Champion in light contact kickboxing at the 2026 Youth Championships in Jesolo, Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/julia-kopczyska-wins-wako-world-youth-kickboxing-title

### 2026-09-19: Jesolo hosts WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships

The WAKO World Youth Kickboxing Championships are taking place in Jesolo, Italy, featuring athletes from dozens of nations competing in junior and cadet categories.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jesolo-hosts-wako-world-youth-kickboxing-championships

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