No club competitions in kofukan national championships

The tournament is expected to attract karatekas from all karate styles. BKF spokesman, George Tshikare predicted a large turnout saying karatekas have been craving for action since the year started. "We are hoping for a large turn-out for these championships because of a number of reasons," he said.

Unlike in the past, there will be no club competitions. The tournament will be strictly for individuals in both senior and junior categories. Tshikare said the tournament gives karatekas a platform to impress national team tacticians for selection for the Zone VI championships in South Africa next month. BKF will use the all-styles championship to select those who will represent Botswana at the Kofukan International Championships, to be held in Durban, South Africa in August. Tomorrow's championship is expected to be very tough considering that most of the national champions will be participating.