Competitions
UPCOMING EVENTS
VIENTIANE OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
16–17 May, 2026Vientiane Center Mall, LaosRegistration closes: 10 April, 2026
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Rules
WKF / AKF
Latest competition rules apply
Categories
U8 to Senior
8 age groups · Kata & Kumite
Age Reference
16 May, 2026
Age calculated on first day
Registration Links
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Team Register
Register your full team
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Athlete Register
USD 15 per athlete / category
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Team Officials
Coaches & team management
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Referee Register
WKF / AKF certified referees
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Hotel Booking
Official HQ hotel · Book by 30 Apr
$15
Individual Event
Per athlete / per category
$30
Team Event
Per team / per category
Event Programme
15 May, 2026
10:00–17:00
Arrival, Registration & Accreditation
1st Floor, Vientiane Center Mall
15 May, 2026
17:00–18:00
Weigh-In — All Categories
Vientiane Center Mall
15 May, 2026
18:00–19:00
Coach Meeting & Drawing of Lots
Vientiane Center Mall
16–17 May, 2026
TBA
Competition Days
1st Floor, Vientiane Center Mall
Competition Categories
Seniors18+3:00 min▼
KataTeam KataTeam Kumite
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -50kg
- — Individual Kumite -55kg
- — Individual Kumite -61kg
- — Individual Kumite -68kg
- — Individual Kumite +68kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -60kg
- — Individual Kumite -67kg
- — Individual Kumite -75kg
- — Individual Kumite -84kg
- — Individual Kumite +84kg
Under 2118–203:00 min▼
Kata
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -50kg
- — Individual Kumite -55kg
- — Individual Kumite -61kg
- — Individual Kumite -68kg
- — Individual Kumite +68kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -55kg
- — Individual Kumite -60kg
- — Individual Kumite -67kg
- — Individual Kumite -75kg
- — Individual Kumite -84kg
- — Individual Kumite +84kg
Juniors16–172:00 min▼
KataTeam Kata
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -48kg
- — Individual Kumite -53kg
- — Individual Kumite -59kg
- — Individual Kumite +59kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -55kg
- — Individual Kumite -61kg
- — Individual Kumite -68kg
- — Individual Kumite -76kg
- — Individual Kumite +76kg
Cadets14–152:00 min▼
KataTeam Kata
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -47kg
- — Individual Kumite -54kg
- — Individual Kumite -61kg
- — Individual Kumite +61kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -52kg
- — Individual Kumite -57kg
- — Individual Kumite -63kg
- — Individual Kumite -70kg
- — Individual Kumite +70kg
Under 1412–131:30 min▼
KataTeam Kata
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -42kg
- — Individual Kumite -47kg
- — Individual Kumite -52kg
- — Individual Kumite +52kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -45kg
- — Individual Kumite -50kg
- — Individual Kumite -55kg
- — Individual Kumite +55kg
Under 1210–111:30 min▼
KataTeam Kata (Mixed)
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite -44kg
- — Individual Kumite +44kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite -45kg
- — Individual Kumite +45kg
Under 108–91:00 min▼
KataTeam Kata (Mixed)
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -25kg
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite +40kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -25kg
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite +40kg
Under 87 & under1:00 min▼
KataTeam Kata (Mixed)
Female Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -25kg
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite +40kg
Male Kumite
- — Individual Kumite -25kg
- — Individual Kumite -30kg
- — Individual Kumite -35kg
- — Individual Kumite -40kg
- — Individual Kumite +40kg
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Awards & Prizes
Top 4 competitors in each category receive medals and certificates. All participants receive a participation certificate.
Official HQ Hotel
LANDMARK VIENTIANE LIFE CENTER HOTEL ★★★
Set in Vientiane, 1.9 km from Wat Sisaket. Features outdoor swimming pool, free parking, fitness centre. 100m walk to Parkson Mall and directly next to the competition venue (Vientiane Center Mall).
$50
Single
$60
Double
$80
Triple
★ Rates include breakfast · Must be reserved via OC before 30 April, 2026
Payment:All entry fees payable upon onsite registration (30 April, 2026). Bank: ST Bank LTD (STB) · Beneficiary: Vientiane Karate Federation · Acct: 0010120006230 · Swift: STBDLALA. All bank charges borne by payer.