WUKF2023 Success

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The 11th WUKF World Karate Champions for all ages was hosted at Dundee Ice Arena, Dundee, Scotland from 13 - 16 July 2023, with teams arriving up to 3-5 days prior to the start of the event.

Welcoming 4470 athletes, officials, coaches and spectators attended the championships from 32 countries, across 5 continents, contributing over *£9,594,630.00 in Direct Economic Benefit (DEB) and £3,761,094.96 in Gross Value Added (GVA).

*This figure has been calculated using the Direct Expenditure Benefit (DEB) rates, recognised by the Scottish Government and used by all the cities, destinations and industries across Scotland.

The event hosts were Kanzen Karate.

Case Study developed in consultation with Roy O'Kane, FRSA, Chief Officer, Kanzen Karate, members of WUKF (World Union of Karate-Do Federations).

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11th WUKF World Karate Championships Case Study

The 11th WUKF World Karate Champions for all ages was hosted at Dundee Ice Arena, Dundee, Scotland from 13 - 16 July 2023, with teams arriving up to 3-5 days prior to the start of the event…