Khel Karate
Championship 2026
India's Premier National Karate Championship
18–19 July 2026
Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
₹3,00,000+ Cash Prize Pool
Events:Kumite | Kata | Super Gold | Senior Open
WKF-Aligned Competition Rules National & International Participation Professional Referees & Judges
Competition Structure
KKC 2026 consists of three official competitive divisions:
KUMITE DIVISION
(Combat)- Age & weight-based categories
- Pool System (Pool of 8 athletes)
- Top 4 receive medals
- Gold Medalists qualify for Super Gold
KATA DIVISION
(Technical Excellence)- Individual performance-based competition
- Conducted under WKF-aligned scoring system
- Separate medals and cash prizes
- Open to U14, U16, U18, and Senior categories
SENIOR OPEN
CUP
(Elite Division)- Open-weight category (18+ only)
- Knockout format
- Separate elite competition
Competition Flow
Structured competition system ensuring fairness and progression:
Registration
Verification
Entry List
Kumite Track
KumiteSuper Gold
Super GoldFinals
Kata Track
KataFinals
Senior Open Track
Senior OpenFinals
INDIVIDUAL KUMITE CATEGORIES (M & F)
Junior (16–17)
Male (kg)
-61, -68, -76, +76
Female (kg)
-53, -59, -66, +66
Cadet (14–15)
Male (kg)
-57, -63, -70, +70
Female (kg)
-47, -54, -61, +61
Under 14
Male (kg)
-45, -50, -55, +55
Female (kg)
-42, -47, -52, +52
Under 12
Male (kg)
-35, -40, -45, +45
Female (kg)
-30, -35, -40, +40
Under 10
Male (kg)
-23, +23
Female (kg)
-23, +23
Under 8
Male (kg)
Open Weight
Female (kg)
Open Weight
Under 6
Male (kg)
Open Weight
Female (kg)
Open Weight
| Age Division | Male Kumite (kg) | Female Kumite (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (16–17) | -61, -68, -76, +76 | -53, -59, -66, +66 |
| Cadet (14–15) | -57, -63, -70, +70 | -47, -54, -61, +61 |
| Under 14 | -45, -50, -55, +55 | -42, -47, -52, +52 |
| Under 12 | -35, -40, -45, +45 | -30, -35, -40, +40 |
| Under 10 | -23, +23 | -23, +23 |
| Under 8 | Open Weight | Open Weight |
| Under 6 | Open Weight | Open Weight |
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SUPER GOLD
CATEGORYCHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
- Only Kumite Gold Medalists qualify
- Open-weight within age category
- Best athletes compete across weight divisions
PRIZE
Winner:₹5,500 – ₹7,000
Runner-up:₹2,500 – ₹3,000
KATA DIVISION
INDIVIDUALTECHNICAL EXCELLENCE COMPETITION
- Independent official division
- WKF-aligned scoring format
- Individual performance-based competition
PRIZE
Winner:₹5,500
Runner-up:₹2,500
SENIOR OPEN
CUPELITE OPEN CATEGORY
- Open weight (18+)
- Knockout format
- High-intensity competition
PRIZE
Winner:₹51,000
Runner-up:₹21,000
KKC 2026
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Registration Window: 15 April - 20 June
Pre-Registration Opens: 15 April 2026 - 30 April 2026
Best Value
Phase 1
Early Bird
15 - 30 April 2026₹1800
Official KKC Athlete T-Shirt
Phase 2
Standard
1 May – 31 May₹2000
Phase 3
Final Call
1 June – 20 June₹2500
Additional Fee
Senior Open Fee
₹2,000Fees applicable per event (Kumite / Kata / Senior Open)
Important
- No On-Spot Registration
- Limited Slots Available
- Categories May Close Early
Limited Slots · No On-Spot Entries · Early Registration Advantage
Registration Process
- 1Submit Online Registration Form
- 2Complete Payment
- 3Entry Verification
- 4Final Entry List Published
- 5Report for Weigh-in (Event Day)
Rules & Regulations (SUMMARY)
- WKF-aligned rules with official adaptations
- Strict age and category compliance
- No refund after successful registration
- Organizer decisions are final and binding
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN – KKC 2026
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