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The Philippine Karatedo Federation N.S.A., Inc. (PKF-NSA)[1] is the governing body claiming jurisdiction over the sport of karate in the Philippines.[2]
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| Sport | Karate |
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| Abbreviation | PKF-NSA |
| President | Joey Romasanta |
| Secretary | Emerson Balbin |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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Background
editThe Philippine Karatedo Federation was a member of the World Karate Federation until April 2018 when the world body withdrew recognition amidst allegation of misappropriation of funds allocated for the karate delegation which competed at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.[3] However the PFK-NSA is given an opportunity to discuss the recognition withdrawal at the November 2018 WKF Congress.[1]
The Philippine Sports Commission in response to the recognition withdrawal revoked its support for the national karate association while the Philippine Olympic Committee maintained that the PKF-NSA is still a member. The POC took over the training and selection process of national karate athletes with former Karate coach Jobet Morales as overseer.[1]
President
editPOC 1st Vice President Joey Romasanta was president until he resigned from the board and was appointed as the president of Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. in March 2015. He was re-elected in the same position in October 2016.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Terrado, Reuben (April 25, 2018). "POC takes over karatedo affairs after federation stripped of recognition by world body". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Early Iran training for 10 karate SEAG bets". Sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (April 18, 2018). "Philippine Karatedo Federation stripped of WKF recognition over alleged funds misuse". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 18, 2018.