Karate
On 28 September 2015, karate was featured on a shortlist along with baseball, softball, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing to be considered for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Olympics. On 1 June 2016, the International Olympic Committee's executive board announced they were supporting the inclusion of all five sports (counting baseball and softball as only one sport) for inclusion in the 2020 Games.
Karate World Championships
In 1984, women were first allowed to compete in the championships.The result of a bout is determined by a contestant obtaining a clear lead of eight points, having the highest number of points at time-up, obtaining a decision ("hantei" ), or by an accumulation of prohibited behaviors imposed against a contestant.
The following reflects the all-time medal counts as of the 2016 World Karate Championships: