Saudi Arabian Karate Federation and the Japanese Embassy held a Karate competition “Ambassador’s Cup” and the Ambassador Jiro Kodera awarded a trophy to the champion. The competition takes place annually in cooperation between the Federation and the Embassy.
Ambassador’s Cup of Karate was attended by the President of the World Karate Federation (WKF) Mr. Antonio Espinos, the President of UAE Karate Federation, and the President of Saudi Karate Federation and other important Karate representatives.
HE Ambassador of Japan Mr. Jiro Kodera said: “I think the level of Saudi Karate players is high. I am pleased to see the Kata performances and Karate matches in Saudi Arabia. It also makes me happy that Japan originated Karate has become very popular and spread all over the world, especially in Saudi Arabia”.
From last November to December, for a period of two months, the Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Japan Foundation and Saudi Arabian Karate Federation invited two Japanese Karate experts to Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities in the Kingdom in order to provide Karate guidance and instructions. They also demonstrated Karate performance at the Embassy of Japan on the occasion of National Day Reception.
Japan is working for the success of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Japan attaches present importance to sports and Embassy of Japan plans to organize as many sports related activities as possible. .