Prestigious award for WKF President Antonio Espinós |
Vineri, 30 Noiembrie 2018 11:37 |
IWGA Board member, President of the World Karate Federation Antonio Espinós received the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in Tokyo. Mr Espinós was recognised for his contribution to the progress of Karate, a sport that is born in Japan. The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star is one of the highest orders conferred by the Japanese government. The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment.
The awarding ceremony took place on Monday 26 November at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Tokyo. Amongst the participants were also the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahiko Shibayama; the Commissioner of Japan Sports Agency Daichi Suzuki; the Deputy Commissioner of Japan Sports Agency Yuzuru Imazato and the Director-General of Japan Sports Agency Yoko Fujie. The World Games is a multi-sport event staged every four years by the International World Games Association under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. The 11th edition of The World Games will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 15-25 July 2021. 3,600 athletes from over 30 sports and 100 countries will take part in the Games. |