X (minor) v Karate NZ (ST14/26) and Y (minor) v Karate NZ (ST19/26)

X (minor) v Karate NZ (ST14/26) and Y (minor) v Karate NZ (ST19/26)

Selection appeals – Karate – Karate New Zealand (KNZ) – athletes (minors) competing for the sole New Zealand place in the Cadet Male Kata Category at the WKF Cadet, Junior and Under 21 World Championships 2026 – appeals heard concurrently as issues intertwined – challenge to original selection decision, subsequent rescission decision, and fresh selection decision – urgent hearing conducted due to impending event entry deadline – Tribunal determined that the fresh selection decision made by KNZ selectors on 12 September 2026 stands.

Note: This is a Result Decision only. A written decision setting out the full reasons for allowing the appeal (including any associated Tribunal Minutes) will be uploaded as soon as practicable.