Andorran Karate Federation criticises refereeing at Jesolo Youth League
The federation says multiple puzzling calls at the Jesolo Youth League affected young competitors and has submitted video evidence to authorities,.
Key Points
- Andorran Karate Federation lodged complaint over refereeing at the Jesolo Youth League.
- Submitted video evidence showing correctly executed techniques not scored.
- Reported cases where 3–4 judges awarded points that the chief referee later cancelled.
- Called on World Karate Federation and organisers to standardise judging and review processes to protect youth development.
The Andorran Karate Federation said it was deeply upset by several refereeing decisions at the Youth League in Jesolo that it described as “difficult to understand.” The federation reviewed multiple incidents and has provided video evidence to the relevant authorities, citing cases in which correctly executed techniques were not scored and instances where three or four judges on a five-person panel awarded a point only for the chief referee to cancel it.
The federation said these inconsistencies cause frustration and can directly affect the development of young competitors at a crucial stage of their training. It called on the World Karate Federation and the tournament organisers to undertake a serious review of review mechanisms, to standardise judging criteria and to ensure equal opportunities for all athletes.
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