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.
Karate at the 2015 European Games
Karate competitions at the 2015 European Games in Baku hold from June 13 to June 14, 2015 at the Crystal Hall complex in Baku. The competition consist of twelve events, six in each gender - two "Kata" or technique events, and ten weighted "kumite" or combat events.