Azerbaijan–Türkiye Friendship Group Sportoto Türkiye Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championship

Samsun will bring youth energy to the tatami on July 16–19, 2026, as the Azerbaijan–Türkiye Friendship Group Spor Toto Türkiye Cadet, Junior & U21 Karate Championship takes place in the city. For four days, young karate athletes will compete with speed, discipline, sharp technique, and the confidence that comes with stepping onto a serious national stage.

This championship will be a true showcase for rising stars. In the cadet, junior, and U21 categories, every bout will carry its own tension: quick attacks, smart counters, controlled power, and the kind of focus that defines karate at a high level. The atmosphere will be close, fast, and intense, with each point felt immediately around the tatami.

And Samsun gives the weekend a stronger story. Between matches, visitors can walk the Atakum coastline, feel the city’s Black Sea rhythm, visit the Bandırma Ferry and the landmarks tied to Türkiye’s National Struggle, or end the day with one of the city’s signature flavors: Samsun pide. Even if you are not competing, you will still want to be here—because Samsun turns a youth karate championship into a weekend of sport, sea air, history, and local taste.