City of the Sun will be hosting the Madagascar Karate-do Championships over the All Saints Day holiday. Hundreds of fighters are expected.
The next meeting of karatekas will be held in the Atsimo-Andrefana league from October 30 to November 3, for the Madagascar competitions in the cadet, junior and senior categories in kumite and kata. The Malagasy Karate Federation (FMK), led by President Emile Ratefinanahary, wants to make this event a special occasion in the City of the Sun, with the main objective of promoting and developing karate throughout Madagascar by sharing its values. “This event is not only a highlight of our sporting calendar, but also a true celebration of our martial arts. We will promote this discipline while respecting the values of this art and with a high level of professionalism. This competition is an opportunity to show that our commitment to karate-do is complete, both in learning methods and in spreading the principles of respect, discipline and integrity. he announced.
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Fighters from 18 regional leagues, as well as Cosfa, Cospn and penitentiary clubs, are expected in these five days at the Tsenengea Gymnasium in Toliara. This event promises to be a great gathering, as registration is open to all clubs affiliated to the league. The final list of participants will be announced this Thursday. Of course, before the tournament there will be technical training courses for referees and coaches, the ranking and certification test for referees, and training for tournament administrators. “It will be an honor for us to organize this long awaited event. As a guest, it is my responsibility to ensure that this event takes place in the best possible conditions. We have taken care to carefully prepare every detail, whether it is a logistical or technical organization, to allow you, dear athletes, to fully express yourself on the tatamis. Make sure that this competition will be held in a framework of full transparency, without any favoritism or cheating. Fair play and integrity will be the watchwords throughout this tournament. I am sure that this national competition will be successful, not only in terms of competition, but also as a time for sharing and respect between all participants. », added Claude Francisco Rakotonirina, vice president of the FKM in the South Zone.
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