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INVITATION LETTER
KAI NATIONAL ALL STYLE
OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
16 TO 18 OF DECEMBER, 2014
AT TALKATORA INDOOR STADIUM, NEW DELHI
ORGANISED BY
KARATE ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
RECOGNIZED BY
GOVT. OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS)
MEMBER
WORLD KARATE FEDERATION (WKF)
RECOGNIZED BY
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC)
MEMBER
SPORTACCORD & INTERNATIONAL WORLD GAMES ASSOCIATION (IWGA)
Message from
Karate R. Thiagarajan
President of Karate Association of India
Dear Karatekas,
I feel glad to inform you that KAI National All Style Open Karate Championship is being conducted To
Provide Exposure & Opportunity for aspiring & upcoming Indian Karatekas to Gain International Level of
Experience under WKF/AKF Qualified Referees/Judges and I hope all KAI member Style
Chiefs/Organisations will take part in this event and make the same a grand success.
Karate R. Thiagarajan
Welcome Message from
Bharat Sharma
General Secretary of Karate Association of India
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Karate Association of India and Karate Do Association of Delhi, I welcome all of you and
hope to have a great championship with your kind cooperation and valuable contribution. This is another
step in our mission of building Indian Karate standards under the dynamic leadership of KAI President
Sensei Karate R. Thiagarajan. Hope you all will witness a wonderful and successful championship and
enjoy the winter season of Delhi.
Bharat Sharma
(Join hands in the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mission of “SWACH BHARAT ABHIYAN” and please keep the
stadium clean during the course of the championship and do not bring eatables inside the stadium)
RULES & REGULATIONS/DETAILS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
1.
COMPETITION VENUE & DATE
Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from 16th to 18th of December, 2014.
2. COMPETITION RULES
• The participation in the championship is strictly only for the approved Style members of Karate Association of
India.
• Minimum 10 players Participation in this championship is mandatory for all the approved Style members of
Karate Association of India. (No restriction of number of entries in all the events)
• The championship will be conducted as per the new WKF Rules under the WKF/AKF/KAI qualified Referees &
Judges. Matches will be on knock out basis.
• An amount of INR 1000.00 only per player/per event will be charged towards the entry fees and for providing
Lunch on the day of their event. INR 500.00 will be charged for the next event.
• Last date for the submission of entry will be 01.12.2014 and the same may kindly be submitted at
karateassociationofindia@gmail.com and registered online at www.sportsdata.org
• Each event will have 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze Medals.
• All participants/officials/R/J will be awarded with beautiful participation Certificates & KAI T. Shirts.
• Invited WKF/AKF qualified Referees/Judges will get Rs. 7,500.00 cash along with Lodging/Boarding.
• Organizing Committee has the right to accept or refuse the entry of any team or individual without explaining
any reasons.
• Organizing Committee has the right to alter/cancel/merged any event in case of insufficient entries.
• Organizing Committee/Player/Official or any individual will not be held responsible in case of any injury during
the course of championship although the best possible First Aid will be provided.
• No protest will be entertained in regard with the decision of Referees/Judges.
• Players participating in Junior & above events must have KAI Dan Diploma.
• Players must wear WKF/KAI approved protective guards.
3. AGE & WEIGHT CATEGORIES
A Senior
Age: +18
Individual Kumite
Individual Kata
B Junior
Age: Age 16/17 year.
Individual Kumite
C Cadet
Individual Kata
Individual Kata
Age: 14/15year.
Individual Kumite
: Female: -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg
: Male: -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg
: Female & Male
: Female: -40kg, -48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg
: Male: -50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg
: Female & Male
: Female: -40kg, -47kg, -54kg, +54kg
: Male: -45kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg
: Female & Male
Note: Age will be calculated as on the date of Championship. Please must carry your DOB proof.
(Join hands in the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mission of “SWACH BHARAT ABHIYAN” and please keep the
stadium clean during the course of the championship and do not bring eatables inside the stadium)
4. EVENTS PROGRAMME (Tentative)
Date: DECEMBER 15, 2014 MONDAY
Time
10.00 a.m.
17.00-19.00
Event
Arrival of Officials, Registration of Athletes and
delegation
Draws/Coaches Meeting/Briefing
Venue
Stadium
Stadium
Date: DECEMBER 16, 2014 TUESDAY
Time
Event
08.30 a.m.
Referees Briefing
Stadium
09.30-11.00
11.00-13.00
Cadet Male/Female Individual Kata
Stadium
Cadet Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
13.00-14.00
14.00-18.00
Lunch
Stadium
Cadet Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
1800-1900
Award Ceremony
Stadium
Date: DECEMBER 17, 2014 WEDNESDAY
Time
08.30 a.m.
Event
Referees Briefing
Venue
Stadium
09.30-11.00
11.00-13.00
Junior Male/Female Individual Kata
Stadium
Junior Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
1300-1400
14.00-18.00
Lunch
Stadium
Junior Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
1800-1900
Award Ceremony
Stadium
Date: DECEMBER 18, 2014 THURSDAY
Time
08.30 a.m.
Event
Referees Briefing
Venue
Stadium
09.30-11.00
11.00-13.00
Senior Male/Female Individual Kata
Stadium
Senior Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
1300-1400
14.00-18.00
Lunch
Stadium
1800-1900
Closing/Award Ceremony
Senior Male/Female Individual Kumite
Stadium
Date: DECEMBER 19, 2014 FRIDAY
Departure
Venue
(Join hands in the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s mission of “SWACH BHARAT ABHIYAN” and please keep the
stadium clean during the course of the championship and do not bring eatables inside the stadium)