Karate Federation gets eight fighting arenas in line with highest international standards

Today, Kosovo Karate Federation (KKF) is equipped with eight karate arenas – ‘tatami’ mats in line with international standards, which in total reach a surface of 1152 m2, they were purchased by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, which allocated 30 thousand Euros for them.

Minister Memli Krasniqi officially delivered these arenas to KKF, in a ceremony at Prishtina Youth Palace.

These arenas dedicated for karate fighting were considered appropriate since the Karate World Championship in Shotokan style is approaching, which is going to be held in Prishtina from 4-6 April.

Minister Krasniqi estimated the purchased equipment as a support and creation of the best possible conditions for Karate Federation, and are in service of karate fighters for their performance and training so that they can demonstrate their qualities also in the international arena.

“Our country has a long tradition in karate, resulting even with European World Champions, and there is no doubt that there will be champion men and women in future, too”, said the Minister, congratulating Head of Karate Federation, Fadil Arifi, for his work done up to now, and promised that MCYS in future, too, shall be the main supporter on their overall objectives.

In his turn, Head of KKF, Fadil Arifi, expressed his gratitude to the Minister for his support and estimated this day as a special one, since it is for the first time ever in the history of karate in Kosovo that they are being equipped with arena types of the highest qualities.

“MCYS permanently supported Kosovo Karate Federation, especially in the internationalization, however, this time, with the purchase of these mats, it shall directly affect that we as Kosovo organize activities as per criteria of the World Karate Federation” said Head Arifi.

Furthermore, Head Arifi, talked also for the organization and preparation that have been done for the World Championship, and considered it as an important event not only for karate but also for our country.

Meanwhile, the Minister said that they are partners of all federations and MCYS in these three years has defined as its central priority the general investment in sports, increase the direct subsidies for federations, improvement of infrastructure and necessary equipment for sports development, mentioning that this investment also is within the development policies of the Ministry and promised that their support shall consistently increase in the future.