"More than 80 World countries are going to meet in Istanbul around Karate, a sport that is proving day by day not only how deep it is merged in our society but also the added value that its practice gives irrespective of age and condition.
Turkey is a very important piece of the European Karate Federation and also of the World Karate Federation, for both qualitative and quantitative reasons. We have lived the progress that karate has experienced in this country and how positively it has been contributing to the worldwide development of our sport."
"I also want to congratulate the Turkish Karate Federation for the commitment, professionalism and interest shown for the successful organization of these Championships, and wish that this event will serve to further promote karate popularity and practice throughout the country.
In the name of the whole World Karate, I want to thank you for your inestimable contribution, and I am sure that we all will enjoy unforgettable days in Istanbul. "
To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy with out fighting is the highest skill. - Ghichin Funakoshi
"I also want to congratulate the Turkish Karate Federation for the commitment, professionalism and interest shown for the successful organization of these Championships, and wish that this event will serve to further promote karate popularity and practice throughout the country. 
2nd Bulletin Istanbul 