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MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026

Sports Karate Club Montana has the honor of inviting competitors, coaches, referees, officials and guests to MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026 — the 5th tournament organized by Sports Karate Club Montana, held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana.

The event is organized jointly with the Bulgarian Federation Kyokushin Kan and the Bulgarian Global Kyokushin Budokai Federation, under whose rules the tournament will be held.

The amateur competition rules of Global Kyokushin Budokai are almost identical to those of Kyokushin Kan, with minor changes aimed at fewer interruptions and a freer style of fighting.

The Global Kyokushin Budokai rules for professional competitors differ significantly from the amateur rules, but they are not part of this competition.

The event will bring together competitors from different countries in the spirit of Kyokushin and Budokai - a spirit of respect, discipline and strong international friendship.

The competition will take place on 26 September 2026 at Arena Varshets, town of Varshets, Bulgaria. Оfficial hotel of the tournament – „ATA“ hotel town of Varshets.

MANDATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All competitors are required to provide and wear the necessary protective equipment according to their age group and category.

Groin protector — mandatory for boys, junior boys, youth competitors and men.

Chest protector — mandatory for girls, junior girls, youth competitors and women.

Gloves — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, youth competitors and senior junior girls.

Helmet without face grille — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, youth competitors and senior junior girls.

Shin and instep guards — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, youth competitors and senior junior girls.

We look forward to welcoming all competitors, coaches, referees, officials and guests to MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026.

The celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana will take place after the tournament, at 20:00, at the official hotel of the tournament  ATA hotel, Varshets.

All guests are invited!

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For registration please visit: KUMITE TECHNOLOGY
Or send your request to:        
skkmontana@gmail.com     +359 88 688 6004

 P R O G R A M

Venue:
Sports Hall “Arena Varshets” town of Varshets, Bulgaria /29 km from the city of Montana/

24–25 September 2026 -  Arrival of Teams

Participating teams are expected to arrive on September 24-25, 2026. For teams arriving at Sofia Airport, transportation to the Hotel “ATA”- Official Hotel of the Tournament -town of Varshets will be provided by the hosts after confirmation of the exact date and time of arrival.

25 September 2026 / Friday /

12:00 - 20:00 - Medical examination and official weigh-in - Hotel “ATA”

18:00 - 19:00 - Referee Seminar – Hotel “ATA” — Conference Hall

26 September 2026 / Saturday /

09:00 - Arrival of the teams at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets”

09:30 - 10:00 -Referee Seminar at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets”

10:30 - Start of the tournament

13:00 - Official opening ceremony

16:00 - Short break

17:00 - Final matches by categories

18:00 - Award ceremony and official closing of the tournament

20:00 - Sayonara Party and celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club   Montana  -  Hotel “ATA”

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