Nasser Al-Rozouqi Re-elected Vice President of World Karate Federation
Major General (Ret.) Nasser Abdulrazzaq Al-Rozouqi secures re-election to lead the World Karate Federation's governance for a further term, reflecting global recognition of his stewardship of the sport.
Major General (Ret.) Nasser Abdulrazzaq Al-Rozouqi has been re-elected Vice President of the World Karate Federation for the 2026–2030 term, garnering the highest number of votes among successful candidates at the organisation’s General Assembly in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
The election took place on Tuesday during proceedings that brought together presidents and representatives of national karate federations from five continents, convened at a time when the city hosted the World Junior, Cadet and U21 Karate Championships, an event of considerable significance to the global karate community through 18th October.
His re-election reflects the substantial confidence placed in Al-Rozouqi’s leadership by the international karate fraternity. Members of the boards of the UAE Karate Federation and the Asian Karate Federation extended their congratulations, acknowledging the mandate he has secured to continue his stewardship of the sport at the world’s highest administrative level.
Beyond his international role, Al-Rozouqi serves as President of both the UAE Karate Federation and the Asian Karate Federation, positions from which he has exercised considerable influence over the sport’s development across multiple jurisdictions. His tenure has been characterised by a commitment to strengthening cooperation among national, continental and international federations, whilst cultivating a framework that ensures the sport’s continued flourishing and sustainability.
His re-election underscores the United Arab Emirates’ prominent standing within international sporting governance, and the calibre of leadership that the nation continues to contribute to global sporting institutions.