Low entry for regional karate tourney

He said that Zambia had not confirmed participation at press time. Hosts Botswana will be represented by 68 karatekas while South Africa and Zimbabwe will send 65 and 40 respectively.

Masumbika said that this year's turnout will be lower than the last edition. He said Angola who were the initial hosts would not be participating because the country has channelled most of its funds to the hosting of the 2010 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). "Because of this, Angola will not participate in any major karate event this year," he said. This means that Botswana who were supposed to host the tournament next year would not do so as the idea is to rotate the championships among Zone VI countries.