World Association of Kickboxing Organizations information
Amateur kickboxing governing body
Not to be confused with World Kickboxing Association.
World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
Abbreviation
WAKO
Formation
1977
Type
Federation of national associations
Legal status
Active (as per Swiss Law as founded in Zurich on 6 February 1988)
Purpose
Global Development and governance of the sport of Kickboxing
Headquarters
Monza, Italy
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
National association[clarification needed]
Official language
English
Affiliations
SportAccord WADA International World Games Association
Website
wako.sport
Remarks
WAKO was established as "World All Style Karate Organization"
The World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (W.A.K.O or WAKO) is an international kickboxing organization counting over 120 affiliated countries representing all five continents.[1] WAKO is a major governing body of amateur kickboxing and is responsible for the development of kickboxing worldwide. The organization was officially recognized as an official kickboxing governing body by Sport Accord.[2] WAKO is recognized by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).[3][4]
^Geoff Berkeley (13 June 2021). "World Associations of Kickboxing Organizations to elect new International Women's Committee chairperson". Inside the Games.
^Abhishek Arora (23 July 2022). "First-ever WAKO Indian Open International Kickboxing Tournament slated to begin on 10th February in capital". Sportskeeda.
^Jackson Rudolph (31 July 2021). WAKO Fully Recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Black Belt Magazine.
^Geoff Berkeley (13 June 2021). WAKO toasts "historic day" after gaining IOC recommendation for full recognition. Inside the Games.
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