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Match Results

Match Results

Match ResultsMen's Individual K. Hoshiko (Japan) K. Matsuzaki (Japan)  K. Kimura (Japan) / S. Ohira (Japan) Fighting SpiritKishikawa (Australia)Nibu-Jones (Australia)Przewlocki (France)Rukas (Great Britain)Wright (Great Britain)Kim (Republic of Korea)Kwon (Republic of...

The exibitors of the WKC

The exibitors of the WKC

Within the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to visit 15 exhibition booths featuring items that celebrate Oriental culture in general, offering a complete and immersive cultural experience. Cooperativa Sociale Oasi The Oasi Cooperative is based in Lentate sul...

Anthem of the 19th Kendo World Championships

Anthem of the 19th Kendo World Championships

In the same year in which UNESCO recognized and included "The practice of opera singing in Italy" among the best assets of the intangible cultural heritage, a further "pearl" will enrich the 19th edition of the Kendo World Championships. On the music platforms the...

SAMURAI

SAMURAI

The Art of Arms and Armour On the occasion of the 2024 World Kendo Championships, Milan will host an extraordinary exhibition titled "SAMURAI - The Art of Arms and Armour". The exhibition will take place from June 26 to July 18 at the ADI Design Museum, located at...

Streaming & Social Channels

Streaming & Social Channels

Don't miss a single moment of the World Kendo Championships You can't make to attend the WKC but don't want to miss a single match? Don't worry, every match on every Shiai-jo will be live-streamed and you won't miss a second of the action.Streaming:...

Stamp dedicated to the Kendo World Championships

Stamp dedicated to the Kendo World Championships

The Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy will issue an ordinary stamp, belonging to the "Sport" thematic series, for the XIX World Kendo Championships. Just a few more days and, at the opening of the Championship, the design will be unveiled. Poste Italiane...

Travel to WKC2024 on Milan’s M5 Metro

Travel to WKC2024 on Milan’s M5 Metro

CIK - Confederazione Italiana Kendo in partnership with the Milan M5 Metro - Purple Line, sponsor of the World Championships, is pleased to promote the event with a special train that will cross the city for 30 days. Furthermore, inside the Garibaldi Station, a video...

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

19th  WKC  SCHEDULE 03/07/2024 19:00Shinai Inspection (NH hotel) for Women’s Individual 04/07/2024 Opening ceremony and Women’s Individual Championship 8:00Doors Open (Delegations only)8:00Shinai Inspection (warm up area) for Women’s Individual9:00Doors Open...

DRAWINGS

DRAWINGS

We are pleased to announce the release of the tournament brackets for the upcoming Kendo World Championships. All partecipants and delegations are now invited to carefully check the drawings and prepare for the event. 19WKC drawing results (20240515)

FREE ENTRANCE FOR KIDS

FREE ENTRANCE FOR KIDS

During the four days of the World Kendo Championships, children under the age of 10 will be granted free entry with a proper ID and if accompanied by an adult. In such case prior seat reservation is not possible and the adult in charge will forgo the online purchased...