That is the question that will follow the Japanese martial arts' governing body as it continues the quest for karate to be included once again in the world's top sporting event. When Olympic ...

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Karate made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. It's a sport that traces its roots to Japan and karate experts (and fans) across Tokyo have cheered its inclusion at the Games. The ancient martial art of ...

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