The XV International Karate-do Tournament WKF "Bishkek Open-2023" was held in the Gazprom-Children sports and recreation complex from February 10 to 12, 2023.

The purpose of the event is to popularize and promote karate in the Kyrgyz Republic, strengthen friendly ties between neighboring countries, improve the sportsmanship of athletes and exchange experience of coaches. This tournament was attended by more than 800 people aged 5 to 18 years and older, from 26 teams from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Russia.

The opening ceremony of the tournament was attended by the Director of the Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Work of the Bishkek City Hall Joomart Shamkanov, as honorary guests of the head of delegations of foreign states. Following the results of the international tournament, D.V. Kazanov, President of the Bishkek City Karate-do Federation, presented memorable gifts to the winners and prize-winners, heads of delegations of foreign states.

Results of the tournament in the team standings:

1st place - Karate Club "Keihatsu" Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 19-gold, 13-silver, 37-bronze medals;

2nd place - team of Zhambyl region (Kazakhstan), 15-gold, 10-silver, 16-bronze medals;

3rd place - the team of the city of Shymkent (Kazakhstan), 11-gold, 15-silver, 18-bronze medals.