11th Kraków International Traditional Karate Cup 2026 – Results and Medal Table
873 athletes from 14 countries, 50 kata and kumite categories and 13 golds for the host club. A summary of the 11th Kraków International Traditional Karate Cup (14 March 2026): country and club medal tables, the best competitors and full results.
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The 11th Kraków International Traditional Karate Cup took place on 14 March 2026 in Kraków, Poland. It was organized by Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego under the patronage of the Polish Traditional Karate Federation (PZKT). Once again the Kraków karate cup drew athletes from across Europe and beyond, making it one of the most international traditional karate tournaments in Poland.
The Kraków karate cup in numbers
| Date | 14 March 2026 |
| Location | Kraków, Poland |
| Organizer | Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego |
| Patronage | Polish Traditional Karate Federation |
| Athletes | 873 |
| Starts | 1088 |
| Clubs | over 73 |
| Countries | 14 (8 won medals) |
| Categories | 50 |
| Events | kata, kumite |
Almost 900 athletes in 50 categories is a major logistics challenge for any organizer: several mats running in parallel, hundreds of bouts and kata performances in a single day, and results that coaches and fans from more than a dozen countries are waiting for.
14 countries on one mat
Alongside the hosts from Poland, athletes from 13 other countries competed in Kraków:
- Armenia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Moldova
- North Macedonia
- Romania
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Kraków karate cup: medal table by country
| # | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 42 | 45 | 71 | 158 | 287 |
| 2 | Moldova | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | Lithuania | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Ukraine | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | Romania | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Armenia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Turkmenistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Polish athletes won 42 of the 50 categories. Moldova was the strongest visiting team with five gold medals, ahead of Lithuania (2 golds) and the Czech Republic (1 gold). Athletes from Ukraine, Romania, Armenia and Turkmenistan also took home medals.
Medal table by club
| # | Club | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego | 13 | 16 | 16 | 45 | 87 |
| 2 | Towarzystwo Sportowe “Sokół” | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Qi Karate Klub | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | Dębicka Akademia Karate Tradycyjnego | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | Zanshin | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | MUKS przy Z.O.S.S. STO | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| 7 | Ozorkowski Klub Karate | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Klub Karate Tradycyjnego Dojo Lubin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Akademie karate Zlín | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
The hosts were in a class of their own. Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego won 13 golds and 45 medals in total, more than twice as many as second-placed Towarzystwo Sportowe “Sokół”. After the hosts, the most golds went to Qi Karate Klub and Zanshin (5 each).
Best competitors of the tournament
The organizers named the best competitors in two age groups:
| Age group | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| U21 – senior | Klaudia Wajda (Krakowski KKT) | Łukasz Rychel (TS Sokół Aleksandrów Łódzki) |
| Cadet – junior | Zofia Tenerowicz (Krakowski KKT) | Szymon Hałyś (Dojo Lubin) |
How Turniej Generator ran the Kraków karate cup
The organizers chose Turniej Generator (TGapp) to run the entire event. With 873 athletes, 1088 starts and more than 73 clubs, the work started long before the first bout:
- Automatic registration import – the start list came straight from the PZKT federation system, with no names retyped by hand.
- Schedule and start lists online – athletes, coaches and fans could check them on their phones at any time.
- Instant certificates – athlete details were printed onto pre-made certificates right after each category’s results were confirmed.
- Big screen – podium visualizations and a live view of bout statuses throughout the day.
The TGapp team was on site from start to finish, running the multimedia and supporting the technical officials at the mats. Thank you to the organizers for their trust! If you are preparing a similar event, see how to run a karate tournament step by step.
Full results of the Kraków International Cup
All tournament data is available in Turniej Generator:
- Tournament view – categories and brackets
- Schedule
- Medal table – countries, clubs and athletes
- Results – podiums of all 50 categories
Frequently asked questions
How many athletes competed in the Kraków karate cup 2026?
The 11th edition brought together 873 athletes from more than 73 clubs and 14 countries. Across 50 kata and kumite categories there were 1088 starts in total, as some athletes competed in more than one event.
Which club won the 11th Kraków International Cup?
The host club, Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego, topped the club ranking with 13 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze medals, 45 podium places in total.
Which country won the most medals?
Poland, with 158 medals including 42 golds. Among the visiting teams, Moldova did best with 5 golds and 11 medals in total.
Where can I find the full results of the Kraków karate cup?
In Turniej Generator: results, medal table, schedule and brackets for every category.
Partners and thanks
The general partner of the event was the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Województwo Małopolskie), with additional support from the City of Kraków and many partner companies. Media patrons included TV Miasta Kraków, Radio Eska and Dziennik Polski. Congratulations to all medalists, and thanks to the athletes, coaches, referees and fans, and to the organizers for another great edition of the cup.
You can read the organizer’s report, including the full list of partners (in Polish), on the Krakowski Klub Karate Tradycyjnego website.
The tournament was run in Turniej Generator. If you organize competitions, read our guide How to run a karate tournament.
