BANJALUKA TO HOST BALKAN KARATE SPECTACLE

Banja Luka will host the Balkan Karate Championships for Seniors and Veterans from February 27 to March 1 this year, with competitions taking place at the Borik Sports Hall.

PHOTO: Karate Federation of Balkan

This major sporting event is organized under the patronage of the Government of Republika Srpska, while the championship itself is organized by the Karate Federation of the Balkans.

The tournament includes the 28th Balkan Karate Championship for Seniors and the 9th Balkan Karate Championship for Veterans, bringing together some of the best fighters from across the region to compete for prestigious titles.

Recognized as one of the most important regional karate events, the championship aims not only to showcase top-level athletic performance but also to promote cooperation, friendship, and mutual respect among athletes from Balkan countries.

Previous editions of the Balkan Karate Championships have gathered hundreds of competitors from multiple nations, achieving outstanding sporting and organizational success and confirming the continuity and high level of competition across all age categories.

During the three days of competition, the largest city of Republika Srpska will become the center of regional karate, with matches conducted under the rules of the World Karate Federation (WKF).