A karate competition in Abuja experienced setbacks. Japanese Ambassador Shigeki Nogae organized the gathering in Nigeria. It stalled after 483 athletes were unable to secure visas. Elsewhere, Union Karate-Do won 16 total awards at the European championships. They marked the major success.
Immigration officers detained Markus Perez. The former UFC fighter stayed in ICE custody for over a month in the United States. At the same time, Team Malta selected 35 athletes across 14 disciplines for the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. The upcoming competition are set to open on August 21.