Kosovo boycotts race after Cyprus disrespect

The Kosovo representative team has boycotted competitions at the European Karate Championship for Cades, juniors and U21 in Cyprus. This is due to Kosovo's non-recognition by the organising country, Cyprus. “After much effort today WERE not allowed to participate as equal to forty-eight European states participating in this official EPFFHEderata championship [...]
“After much effort today We were not allowed to participate as equals to forty-eight European states participating in this official EPFFFFE Championship of Karate, since we were denied the right to representation with state symbols by the state institutions of Cyprus. Degradation from humiliation is strongly felt by all members of the national team and beyond. During this period of continued contact between the MKRS and the FKK has been intense and shared in respect for equal participation in sports events. Kosovo, above all,”, has announced the Federation of Karate in Kosovo.












