History of Karate in Tehran

The main karate styles arrive in Iran, and the first training clubs are founded in Tehran.

The first official karate bodies form in Tehran province, and local competitions begin.

Karate clubs expand across Tehran's districts, with a sharp rise in the number of young athletes.

Official coaching and refereeing courses launch, aligned with World Karate Federation (WKF) standards.

Tehran athletes win their first international medals at Asian-level competitions.

The International Exchange Program for coaches and athletes launches, requiring an IELTS certificate as a prerequisite.

Digitization of federation services begins, including online volunteer registration and an electronic dashboard.