MO 2018

Malta Open 2018 International and Kobudo Championships were held at the Cottonera Sports Complex.

First Day included KATA categories together with a spectacular Opening Ceremony.  WUKF President Mr. Liviu Adrian Crisan also attended the Event. During the Ceremony, WUKF Honorary President Mr Osvaldo Messias De Oliveira was presented with a book written by Ms L. Galea (Chief Referee) herself.

 

 

The second day was even more exciting with the Kumite categories, involving more dynamic performances.   These Championships ended with a well deserved Sayonara Party to all athletes and referees at the Official Hotel.
A heartfelt thanks to all Partners supporting this Malta Event, namely the Ministry of Tourism, Malta Tourism Authority, Ministry of Education and SportMalta.

21 COUNTRIES participated in this prestigious Event –  including Argentina, Brazil, USA, Russia, North Africa and Europe, with over 40 WUKF World Referees from around the Globe.

 

MEDALS: Athletes’ comments – ” These medals were worth fighting for!