Karate’s Olympic dream is over….for now.

Karate was one of seven sports pushing for inclusion in the 2016 games.

But the International Olympic Committee has voted for rugby 7s and golf as its final two sports to go head to head for a final showdown to see which will get the Olympic go-ahead.

It is a hugely disappointing blow for karate which deserves its place in the games.

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