World Kickboxing Federation

Over 600 athletes from Pakistan, Moldova, Hungary, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, England, Russia, Egypt, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Armenia, Latvia, Poland, Germany, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Argentina, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates participated in the WKF Kickboxing World Cup.

First 150 photos already online HERE

Ring divisions: Low kick, adults 18-40 years old only

K-1: 14-15; 16-17; 18-40 years old   289 participants;

Tatami disciplines (musical forms, light contact, kick-light) – 315 participants.

Based on the results of the competition, taking into account the results of the ring and tatami divisions (kick-light, light contact, and solo compositions), the nominees for the overall team standings were determined:

1st place – Republic of Belarus

2nd place – Russian Federation

3rd place – Republic of Moldova

The International referee corps:

Roman Viktorovich Logisch (Germany) – Secretary General, WKF Competition Inspector,

Carlos Suarez (Argentina) – supervisor of the fight for the title of absolute world Champion WKF PRO K-1, -58.2 kg.,

Derkachenko Ivan Vasilievich (Belarus) – Supervisor of the Ring Sections of the World Kickboxing Federation WKF,

Baibara Igor (Bulgaria) – senior referee of the tatami divisions!

On September 15 and 16, 2025, Derkachenko Ivan Vasilievich held an international referee seminar on WKF kickboxing, after which 6 judges received international referee / judge licenses.

From Russia: Voronets Evgeniy, Vorogushina Liliya, Strizhakova Olga, Belous Dmitry.

From Belarus: Semenov Sergey and Novikova Ksenia. 

Also working at the WKF World Cup were licensed judges: Istvan Rozman (Hungary), Kuvik Gabriela (Poland), Trofimov Ilya (Bulgaria), Azizova Edita (Armenia), Mocanu Roman (Romania), Afanasyev Sergey (Moldova), Vnodchenko Maxim (Moldova)

Super top-class event in Minsk, Belarus.

26 nations and over 600 fighters from five continents met in Minsk for the World Cup in all WKF disciplines.

For this purpose, an international WKF referee seminar was held, bringing men and women from Eastern Europe back into the WKF referee community.

Our thanks go to Ivan Vasilyevich Derkachenko, who conducted the seminar so professionally.

The WKF pro K-1 world title fight Japan vs. Belarus went to Minsk after a real ring battle.

More than 150 professional photos will be online here soon.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this event,

More full information to follow soon …

Mr. Daniel Z. Hirlau has been a successful WKF manager for several years and has done an outstanding job as World President of the Boxing Division in a very short time.

Our intention was to assist and relieve the previous Hungarian President, Mr. Istvan Rozman, of his excessive responsibilities.

He will continue his work as World President of the WKF Professional Division and in the IRC.

contact mail: 

Ő beszél magyarul / English oder Deutsch

Új WKF Magyarország Elnök

Jó napot harcosok.

Újjá szerveztük a WKF Magyarországot.
Új vezetés új lehetőségek.
A Tatami sporttól a pusztakezes boxig teljes a WKF palettája.

Az amatőr rendezvényektől a Profi címmérkőzésekig.
Rengeteg külföldi lehetőséggel.

Várjuk a jó magyar klubokat harcosokat.
Igyekszünk mindenkinek lehetőséget biztosítani a bizonyításra.
Tegyük együtt ismertebbé a hazánkat, mutassuk meg a világnak milyen jók a magyar harcosok.

A legendary PRO world title fight is taking place on September 20th in the Belarusian capital, Minsk.

The current champion is Viktor NECHITAILO from Minsk.

He will face Japanese superstar Satoshi KATASHIMA for the coveted WKF title and belt.

This amazing title fight is scheduled in Featherweight -58.2 Kg / 128 lbs

This incredible World Championship title fight Europe vs. Asia was first negotiated through the mediation of the Japanese legend Mr. Kohiruimaki TAKAYUKI and has now been officially confirmed from WKF head office. Our thanks also go to our WKF Secretary General, Mr. Roman LOGISCH, who helped organize this incredible world title fight.

The World Kickboxing Federation has now appointed Don Carlos SUAREZ from Buenos Aires as supervisor for this amazing World title fight. Referees from Germany, Bulgaria, and Austria will be at ringside. This ensures neutrality in accordance with our WKF rules in four languages!

Another legend will hand over the world championship belt. 

K-1 Champion and another top-class heavyweight fighter, Alexey “The Red Scorpion” IGNASHOV, will watch the fight as a VIP.

Ignashov was a highly skilled Belarusian heavyweight kickboxer, known for his powerful kicks and knees.

A four-time Muay Thai World Champion and a two-time K-1 World Grand Prix tournament winner.

On September 27th, our nr. 1 promoter in Greece “Mad dog promotions” promote the next WKF PRO – AM international title in Muay Thai.

Weight category   Lightwelterweight – 63,5 Kg / 138 lbs

Current Greece Champion Jürgen LUAN from “Mad dog Camp” fight vs. challenger for the belt Stefanos PSARAS from Nicosia, Cyprus.

He represent the “Global Vale Tudo Cyprus” team.

If you are interested in WKF GREECE, send your request directly to our WKF GREECE office, president Annis DOMETIOU by e-mail

Próximo evento nacional en Brasil.

Primera ronda clasificatoria en Brasil para el Campeonato Mundial de 2026, que se celebrará en noviembre en Cartagena, Colombia.

Upcoming national event in Brazil.

First qualifying round in Brazil for the 2026 World Championship, to be held in November in Cartagena, Colombia.

The next World Cup will be held after the summer break from September 15-21 in Minsk, Belarus.

Eastern Europe will be represented by major teams.

EU citizens do NOT require a visa if they stay in Belarus for less than 30 days !

Our representative and official confirmed chairman of the of the WKF BELARUS is Mr. Khmialkou Siarhei –  Хмельков Сергей Васильевич!.

Since the last European congress in Moldova in June 2025, he was new elected WKF EUROPE continental President

WKF BELARUS  E-mail contact

He is General Director of the Republican Olympic Center and “Stayki”.

Initial information about the next World Championships in November 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia, will also follow very soon. 

Our Amateur World President Mr. Carlos SUAREZ from Buenos Aires, Argentina, will be official WKF observer. He will attend the WKF Board meeting in Minsk, where high-ranking WKF representatives from Europe, Africa and Asia are expected. Many new, exciting events are in the works.

AND: the last WKF World Cup this Year will be from November 13-15 in the city of Bucaramanga, Colombia!

Austrian Open 2025

in K-1 and amateur BOXING

19. – 20. September in Korneuburg

registration deadline Wednesday September 17th

 per mail to: wkf-boxing@gmx.at 

On September 20, 2025, one of the largest international WKF tournaments will once again be held at the Guggenberger Sports Hall in Austria. The City Korneuburg is near Vienna.

The WKF disciplines for male and females will be K-1 and amateur BOXING. Sanctioned by the  “AUSTRIA BOXING UNION”

Official WKF age and weight classes will apply. You can find the announcement here  registration for your team is just per mail possible

More than 1.250 (!) downloads on the WKF EUROPE website and all others demonstrate the great interest in the 2025 Austrian Open.

The weight check, WKF license, and medical check will only be conducted on Friday, September 19th , in the sport hall from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Video weigh-ins are not permitted in the WKF.

NO WEIGH-INS ARE POSSIBLE on Saturday, September 20

This event is open for cadets 15- 18 Years, women and men

of all federations, countries and teams!

international WKF licensed referees are very welcome !

For further information contact: wkf-boxing@gmx.at