Around 1,000 starters from 19 nations prepared for the coming season in the ring°arena as part of the International Rhein Shiai Tournament at the beginning of January. A highlight for every karateka in the busy karate calendar!

The largest international round-robin karate tournament once again attracted athletes and visitors from all over the world. Among them were numerous guests of honor such as the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister of the Interior and Sport, Michael Ebling, who took over the patronage of the event. The tournament was also attended by international title holders, including Olympic karate champion Ivet Goranova from Bulgaria.