A karate competition in Abuja experienced setbacks. Japanese Ambassador Shigeki Nogae hosted the event in Nigeria. It stalled after 483 athletes failed to receive visas. Elsewhere, Union Karate-Do earned 16 total honors at the European championships. They hailed their success.
Immigration officers held Markus Perez. The former UFC fighter was held in ICE custody for over a month in the United States. At the same time, Team Malta selected 35 athletes across 14 sports disciplines for the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. The games begin August 21.