On July 8, 2025, the World Cup Varna for Kyokushin Karate juniors and cadets aged 14 to 21 will take place.
This prestigious event gathers young Kyokushin karate talents from around the world during the XIX International Summer Camp in Kamchia (Varna, Bulgaria). The World Cup in Varna is an established annual tradition that showcases the skills and perseverance of competitors from different countries. The event has a long history and strong cultural significance, becoming a key moment in the global Kyokushin community’s calendar, promoting sportsmanship and intercultural exchange.
Categories and Prize Fund
The winners in the 14-15 and 16-17 age categories (from 1st to 3rd place) will receive medals, diplomas, and trophies. The categories for the 14-15-year-old boys are 50, 60, 70, 70+, while for the girls are 45, 55, 60, 60+. In the 16-17-year-old age group, boys will compete in categories 55, 65, 75, 75+, and girls in 55, 65, 65+.
In the 18-21 age category, competitors from 1st to 4th place will receive medals, certificates, and trophies. A significant cash prize fund has also been allocated for this age group. The fighters will compete in the following categories:
- Cadet men: 75, 85, 85+
- Cadet women: 55, 65, 65+
The prize fund for men is as follows:
- 1st place – 5000 EUR
- 2nd place – 3500 EUR
- 3rd place – 2000 EUR
- 4th place – 1000 EUR
The prize fund for women is:
- 1st place – 3500 EUR
- 2nd place – 2500 EUR
- 3rd place – 1500 EUR
- 4th place – 1000 EUR
The organizer will provide accommodation (from July 6 to July 13, 2025), meals, and transfers from the airport for the competitors, one national representative from each organization, and one coach from each country.
Team Composition:
- Official coach from the organization
- One national representative from the organization
- Competitor(s) from the organization
Important: Registration Deadlines for Components:
- Kyokushin Camp – until June 15, 2025
- World Cup Varna – juniors and cadets (14-21 years) – until June 15, 2025
Fighter registration: https://app.kumitetechnology.com/en/tournament/279/
- SENSHI Camp – until May 31, 2025
- 2nd KWU SENSHI World Cup for Amateurs – until May 31, 2025
Contacts:
For the Camp in Kamchia: kwu_bulgaria@abv.bg
+359 88 9907857 Alexandra Marinova
+359 88 4996666 Vilyana Bozhilova
For SENSHI Camp and the World Cup: senshi_bulgaria@abv.bg
+359 88 8438 384 Prolet Vasileva
As the World Cup Varna 2025 approaches, excitement within the Kyokushin community is growing. The event promises to be one of the most significant competitions for young karatekas this year.
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