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 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.