Karate tournaments uphold strict standards of fairness. If a rule appears to be violated, there is a formal process for lodging a protest — but only under specific conditions.
🚫 Who Can Protest?
Rule
Description
❌ No protest
May be made directly to the Refereeing Panel
✅ Allowed protest
Only the President of the Federation or an official representative may submit a protest
🗂️ Protest Procedure
🖊️ Submit a written report immediately after the bout in question
Exception: For administrative malfunctions, notify the Match Area Controller immediately
📤 Submit the protest to a representative of the Appeals Jury
📋 The Appeals Jury will:
Review the circumstances
Consider all available facts
Produce a report
Take appropriate action
🧾 Protest must follow the Organising Committee’s complaints procedure
Must be written and signed by the team or contestant’s official representative
💵 A Protest Fee of US$50 must be deposited with the protest
👥 Appeals Jury Composition
Committee
Representation
Referee Council
1 member
Technical Committee
1 member
Medical Committee
1 member
📚 EXPLANATION
Situation
Outcome
✅ Protest is valid
Action taken + deposit refunded
❌ Protest is invalid
Protest rejected + deposit forfeited
🕒 Matches will not be delayed due to protest preparation
🧑⚖️ The Arbitrator ensures matches follow competition rules
🛠️ For administrative issues during a match, the Coach may notify the Match Area Controller, who will inform the Referee
