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for U21 athletes organized by the

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(WKF). Initiated in 1996 and held in

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, the competition is held in a different city every two years.

Age divisions

Cadets 14-16 / Juniors 16-18 / Espoirs 18-21 (Since 2009)

Weight divisions

The weight classification in this competition is divided into three categories, which are:

Editions

Source: 8th WORLD CADET & JUNIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 3rd UNDER 21 CUP - 2013 1996 Unofficial

All-time medal table

The following reflects the all-time medal counts as of the 2024 World Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships:

References

{{World Karate Federation World championships in combat sports Karate competitions Recurring sporting events established in 1999