Budo Gym Napoca Sports Club from Cluj-Napoca concluded the IFK International Kyokushin Kumite Championship with 40 podium placements, achieved Saturday, October 17, at Nova Power & Gas Arena in Turda. The balance includes 14 first places, 11 second places, and 15 third places.

The competition, organized by Budo Gym Napoca itself, brought together the Kyokushin karate community and had, according to estimates before the event, over 100 participating athletes, on kumite tests divided by age and weight categories.

Among the guests of honor were Shihan David Pickthall, president of the International Federation of Karate, and Shihan Eddy Gabathuler, member of IFK leadership. The organization was coordinated by Sensei Viorel Tătar, president of Budo Gym Napoca and vice-president of IFK Romania. The event was supported by Distribuție Energie Electrică România, as main sponsor, along with OVB and RMB.

Club representatives stated that the results reflect the training and effort of the athletes, coaches, and their families.