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QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT Paris, France 8th, 9th and 10th May 2020 BULLETIN 04 – 12 - 2019 Table of content Table of content .......................................................................................................... 2 1 Initial Greetings ................................................................................................ 4 1.1 President of the World Karate Federation ..................................................... 4 1.2 President of the French Karate Federation .................................................... 5 2 About Paris, France ......................................................................................... 6 2.1 General Information ....................................................................................... 6 2.2 Paris 12th arrondissement ............................................................................. 6 3 Qualification Tournament ................................................................................. 8 3.1 Categories ..................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Competition Format ....................................................................................... 8 3.2.1 Seeding of athletes ................................................................................. 8 3.2.2 Progression of pools ............................................................................... 8 3.2.3 Medals .................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Events Programme ........................................................................................ 9 3.4 Schedule outline .......................................................................................... 10 3.5 Competition Programme .............................................................................. 10 3.6 Age .............................................................................................................. 11 3.7 Online registration ....................................................................................... 11 3.7.1 Athletes ................................................................................................. 11 Conditions & Fees ............................................................................................. 11 3.7.2 Press ..................................................................................................... 13 3.7.3 Coaches ................................................................................................ 13 3.7.4 Referees ............................................................................................... 14 3.8 WKF Approved Items .................................................................................. 15 4 Accommodation ............................................................................................. 18 4.1 Hotels .......................................................................................................... 18 5 Transportation ................................................................................................ 18 5.1 How to reach Paris ...................................................................................... 18 5.2 Transfer Airport/Hotels ................................................................................ 18 6 Venue ............................................................................................................. 19 6.1 Ticket sales for spectators ........................................................................... 19 7 Terms of responsibility ................................................................................... 20 2 8 Additional information ..................................................................................... 21 8.1 Language .................................................................................................... 21 8.2 Currency ...................................................................................................... 21 8.3 Communications .......................................................................................... 21 8.4 Medical services .......................................................................................... 21 8.5 Insurance ..................................................................................................... 21 9 Visa ................................................................................................................ 22 10 French Karate Federation – contact details ................................................... 22 3 1 Initial Greetings 1.1 President of the World Karate Federation The moment that millions of karatekas around the world have been waiting for is almost here. Our beloved sport is ready to make its anticipated debut at the Olympic Games, and our Olympic dreams are close to becoming a reality at last. With our Olympic first appearance on the horizon, we will get the first taste of Olympic Karate at the Qualification Event for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020 in Paris (France) from May 8 to 10, 2020. True Karate fans are not to miss the tournament at the magnificent AccorHotels Arena sports hall as the last athletes to qualify for Tokyo 2020 will be crowned. Some of the best karatekas in the world will fight for the right to be one of the 80 men and women who will make history for our sport at the Olympic Games. Memorable bouts and unforgettable kata and kumite action are expected to fill us with pride and emotion during three anticipated days. I would like to take the opportunity to send my warmest regards to the heroes of our sport set to fight for glory at the event. Qualifying for Tokyo 2020 or not, you all are part of one of the greatest events of our sport and you should be proud of having the enormous privilege of wearing your karate-gi in Paris during these days. We will never forget your accomplishments on the tatami. As one of the biggest hubs of our sport and one of the cities where Karate is most appreciated, the capital of France will be the perfect stage for an exceptional event. I would like to thank the French Karate Federation and its President Francis Didier for their efforts to set the ideal scene for the most extraordinary and momentous days in the history of our sport thus far. Best of luck to all the participants and organisers and a big “Oss” to all of you Karate fans. Antonio Espinós WKF President 4 1.2 President of the French Karate Federation On behalf of the French Karate Federation, it is my pleasure to invite you to the Karate Qualification Tournament for Tokyo2020 Olympic Games which will be held from May 8th to May 10th 2020 in Paris. We are proud to host this last competition before the Games, seven years after the 2012 World Championships, and we will do our best to make it as successful as this prestigious event. The organization team hopes you will join us for this competition and in the Village. I am looking forward to welcoming you all, Best regards, Francis DIDIER President of the French Karate Federation 5 2 About Paris, France 2.1 General Information Paris, capital of France, is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Ile-de-France region. Paris has been designated as one of the three most important and influential cities in the world according to a research published by the Financial Times. Paris is one of the world’s leading centers for business and culture, its influence on politics, education, entertainment, fashion, science and the arts has contributed to its worldwide impact. Paris is considered to be the world’s most popular tourist destination, with numerous monuments, museums and famous landmarks which stand testimony to its glorious historical past. While in Paris, among the many tourist attractions one should consider visiting the “Musée du Louvre” notable for some of the finest artworks in the world, such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, one should also take a stroll along the banks of the Seine and discover some of Paris most impressive sights. For an amazing panorama of the city take the elevator to the top of the “Tour Eiffel”, take a ride on the cable car to the “Basilique du Sacré Coeur” a beautiful church located at the summit of the “Butte Montmartre” the highest point in the city and last but not least climb the “Arc de Triomphe” which stands in the centre of the “Place de l’étoile” at the western end of the legendary “Champs Elysees” Avenue. > Time zone: Central European Time Zone – GMT + 1 hour > Weather and climate: France is a large country extending over a wide range of latitude; Therefore the climate differs according to region. The climate of Paris is mainly affected by the North Atlantic Current and therefore the city experiences Oceanic Climate. The city is known for sudden shower of rain which occurs all through the year. The weather of Paris is unpredictable. 2.2 Paris 12th arrondissement During this Qualification tournament, Official hotels and the Stadium are located in the 12th arrondissement, giving you the opportunity to discover one of the largest of the city’s districts even without the 2 460 acre Bois de Vincennes, which more than double its size. 6 Bercy Village 11 restaurants are located in this pedestrian street, very close to the stadium and the official hotels. Parc de Bercy Between the stadium and the Headquarter is a green space where you can train and practice during sunny days. All around, this park, pedestrian