(ATR) IOC President Thomas Bach congratulates the World Karate Federation for its 50th anniversary.
The federation created a special anniversary logo to celebrate. But that’s not the only milestone -- they are also looking forward to their Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games next year.
"The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 next year will be an even more significant occasion to highlight your 50th anniversary and to celebrate the power of sport at the home of Karate in the historic Nippon Budokan," said Bach.
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