The Open International Kyokushinkan Karate-do Tournament, “Cup of Nations,” was held on December 17-19 in Podolsk, Moscow Region. The tournament was organized by the Russian Kyokushinkan Karate-do Federation and supported by the Foundation for Marshal Arts Promotion and IFC METROPOL.

The tournament was attended by leading athletes from 12 countries. Prior, teams from Russia, Japan and the Republic of South Africa were named among the leaders. Three major weight categories were represented at the competition. The Russian team won the first prizes.

The Cup of Nations was held prior to the World Kyokushinkan Karate-do Championship which is scheduled to be held in Moscow in September 2005.