Categories & Rules
Here you will find the different categories for the competition. You can also read about the different rules.
Categories
There are ten weight categories. Invited are all EKO member countries. Each country may enroll maximum 2 competitors in each weight category and in Kata. The host country may enroll 3 competitors/weight category.
In all matches for men the following weight categories will apply:
Category-1 Lightweight under 65kg
Category-2 Middleweight 65kg and under 75kg
Category-3 Lightheavyweight 75kg and under 85kg
Category-4 Heavyweight 85kg and under 95kg
Category-5 Superheavyweight 95kg and more
In all matches for women the following weight categories will apply:
Category-1 Lightweight under 50kg
Category-2 Middleweight 50kg and under 55kg
Category-3 LightHeavyweight 55kg and under 60kg
Category-4 Heavyweight 60kg and under 65kg
Category-5 SuperHeavyweight 65kg and more
Rules
Kumite according to EKO rules. There will be no scale or tameshiwari at this tournament.