Karate at the World Games
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Karate
was introduced as a World Games
sport at the 1981 World Games
in Santa Clara, California
.
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
was introduced as a World Games
World Games
The World Games, first held in 1981, are an international multi-sport event, meant for sports, or disciplines or events within a sport, that are not contested in the Olympic Games...
sport at the 1981 World Games
World Games 1981
The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,...
in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city is the site of the eighth of 21 California missions, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, and was named after the mission. The Mission and Mission Gardens are located on the...
.
Kata
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −60 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −65 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −70 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −75 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −80 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite +80 kg
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite open
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kata
| 1981 Santa Clara World Games 1981 The 1981 World Games were the very first World Games and they were held in Santa Clara, California in the United States. The games featured sports that were not included in the Olympics, including tug-of-war, racquetball, baseball and softball, "artistic roller skating, fin swimming, karate,... |
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| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −53 kg
| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite −60 kg
| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
|
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite +60 kg
| 1985 London World Games 1985 The second World Games were held in 1985 in London, the capital city of England. Three venues were used, the main one being Crystal Palace. Sports included Taekwondo, Karate, Sambo, Powerlifting, Flipper/Snorkel swimming, roller skate sports, casting, korfball, waterskiing and netball... |
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| 1989 Karlsruhe World Games 1989 The third World Games were held in 1989 in Karlsruhe, then part of West Germany. There were 4.000 athletes from over 50 countries participated in 25 sports at the World Games.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
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| 1993 Den Haag World Games 1993 The fourth World Games were held in 1993 in The Hague, part of the Netherlands.- Medal Table :-External links:* *... |
|
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| 1997 Lahti World Games 1997 The fifth World Games were held in 1997 in Lahti, Finland on August 7-17, 1997. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies took place at the Lahti Sport Centre.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:-Bodybuilding:... |
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| 2001 Akita World Games 2001 The sixth World Games were held in 2001 in Akita, Japan.-Sports:Official sports-Medal count:... |
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| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |
Kumite open
| 2005 Duisburg World Games 2005 The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July... |
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| 2009 Kaohsiung World Games 2009 The World Games of 2009 took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, from July 16, 2009 to July 26, 2009. The games featured sports that are not contested in the Olympic Games.... |