On the 21st of August the 16th European Weight Category Championships were held in Varna , Bulgaria. 118 participants representing 15 countries took part in the event.

     The tournament was held in Palac of Sport with participation of approximately 2000 spectators. Shihan Loek Hollander 8 dan was the honour guest, who together with EKKO President and President of Varna opened the Championships officially.

     The award for the men best fighter was given to Emil Kostov from Bulgaria. The award for the women best fighter was given to Adrianna Bienkowska from Poland. Winner of tameshiwari contest was Tomasz Najduch from Poland.

     Main judge was EKKO President shihan Antonio Pinero.