According to the international system, K1 is the highest-level tournament organised by the World Karate Federation, aiming to opportunities for martial artists globally to compete. The tournament is akin to a Grand Slam in other sports.
Việt Nam won their third women''s kumite team gold in a row, while the women''s kata team ended their 10-year title drought in the Asian Karate Championships on May 25 in Uzbekistan.
Vietnamese athletes have been asked to go above and beyond to defend their titles at the Asian Karate Championships, which will be held from May 20 to 25 in Uzbekistan.