Wako Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup Thrills Across the Board!
Martial arts in a class of its own!
Wako Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup Delights All Around!
This tournament was an unforgettable event and one of the highlights in the combat sports calendar. With 3,970 athletes from 129 clubs and 50 countries, the sports hall in Budapest was bustling with activity. The atmosphere was electrifying, and our CENTURY banners placed throughout the venue significantly contributed to the festive mood.Wako Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup Delights All Around!
This tournament was an unforgettable event and one of the highlights in the combat sports calendar. With 3,970 athletes from 129 clubs and 50 countries, the sports hall in Budapest was bustling with activity. The atmosphere was electrifying, and our CENTURY banners placed throughout the venue significantly contributed to the festive mood.
High-Class Fights and Excellent Organization
The event was not only impressive due to the number of participants but also because of the high quality of the fighters. Every match was thrilling and showcased the athletes' high technical level. The organization of the tournament was smooth, contributing to a thoroughly successful event.
Strong Performance from Our Men, Bitter Disappointment for the Women
Unfortunately, our women's team could not participate in the tournament due to injuries, which was a significant disappointment. However, our men gave their all and delivered a remarkable performance, earning them third place.
Team members Carvin Burke, Jack Buckley, Devon Hopper, and Tilen Zajc showcased impressive fights and battled through the tough competition. Noteworthy individual achievements include:
- Alexandra Gregorieva: In the -55 kg category, she achieved an impressive 3rd place, once again demonstrating her class.
- Carvin Burke: With a 2nd place in the 79 kg category and a 3rd place in the 74 kg category, he was a true medal collector.
- Jack Buckley: He topped it all off by securing 1st place in the 79 kg category, an outstanding success.
Looking Ahead to the EUSA Games
With this competition, June comes to an end, and the anticipation for the next major events grows. The next highlight is the EUSA Games, where we at CENTURY will be the main sponsor. These games also promise exciting competitions and great sporting achievements.
The Wako Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup has once again shown how captivating and thrilling combat sports can be. We are proud of our athletes and look forward to the upcoming challenges and successes.
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The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) is the largest international organization for kickboxing with more than 3 million active members. WAKO became a member of the World Sports Association (now GAISF) in 2006 and has been recognized by the IOC since 2018. WAKO Kickboxing is recognized as the 37th member of the World Games Family (IWGA) and was included in the World Games in 2017.
As an important milestone, WAKO was recognized by the International Olympic Committee on November 30, 2018, and is part of the Olympic family. WAKO organizes Continental and World Championships every two years (in all seven disciplines), World and Continental Cups, as well as open tournaments for cadets, juniors, and seniors in male and female divisions, where only national teams are allowed to participate. WAKO Kickboxing comprises seven competition disciplines.
