Letter of appreciation for Gichin Cup

I’m pleased to announce that “Funakoshi Gichin Cup 14th Junior Karate World Championship Tournament” and “Funakoshi Gichin Cup 14th Karate World Championship Tournament” were held for 3 days from August 18th to 20th in Limerick city, Ireland successfully. On behalf of JKA and JKA WF, I would like to appreciate all JKA WF countries and athletes who participated in these tournaments.

I expect more athletes challenge next Funakoshi Gichin Cup which will be held here Japan in October 2020.

Katsuhide Kusahara
Chairman,
Japan Karate Association, HQ

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