The World Shotokan Karate-do Championship was held in Tokyo, Japan. Nearly 600 athletes from more than 30 countries participated in the competition.
The Uzbekistan national team successfully participated in the championship, winning 15 gold, 9 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
Furthermore, the national team's head coach, Khojamqul Khojaqulov, was awarded an 8th DAN black belt certificate by the executive committee of the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation. Seven of our karatekas received 1st DAN black belts.