Karate in Japan
The sport has declined in popularity and is more popular abroad. Karate at the 2020 Summer Olympics is going to be a debut event at the Summer Olympics.
Borislav Ivanov (karateka)
Ivanov is the most successful Bulgarian competitor in Olympic karate. During his career he has won four bronze medals from European championship and one bronze medal from the World championship for youths. He is the only Bulgarian to win any kind of medal in men's karate. His last ever competition is his appearance in the 2016 Karate world championship in Linz, Austria. Borislav Ivanov has also coached the Bulgarian national from 2000 to 2008. He founded his own Karate Club "Daris" with training facilities in Kystendil and Sofia, where he is chairman and head trainer.