Uniting displaced youth across Cox’s Bazar refugee camps through structured martial discipline, ethical competition, and radical sportsmanship. Every tatami match reinforces communal resilience, bodily autonomy, and zero-violence leadership.
Sanctioning Body
Technical Arbiter Board
All tournaments operate under strict World Karate Federation (WKF) safety codes adapted for humanitarian camp safety standards and youth safeguarding protocols.
Sanctioned Major
November 14–16, 2026
The largest multi-camp martial arts tournament in Southeast Asia’s humanitarian sector. Gathering over 650 youth competitors from 34 sub-camp dojos across Ukhiya and Teknaf for three days of high-intensity, non-violent Kumite sparring, Kata synchronization, and junior Taekwondo exhibitions.
Standardized according to camp zone access, UNHCR movement clearance, and federation medical oversight.
Balukhali Central Dojo
Official verification for junior yellow-to-brown belts and senior black belt candidates under federation grandmasters.
Camp 14 Women’s Sports Hub
Safe-space tournament showcasing synchronized self-defense demonstrations, escape drills, and cadet kata sparring.
Camp 20 Extension Training Center
Equipping refugee coaches with international judging criteria, non-violent de-escalation, and ring-side injury triage.
Nayapara Community Arena
Cross-camp solidarity tournament bridging Teknaf and Ukhiya youth clubs through team kata and friendly sparring slates.
UN Sports Compound, Cox’s Bazar
Specialized curriculum integrating nervous system regulation, breathwork, and physical grounding into martial warmups.
Cox’s Bazar Convention Hall
Annual celebration honoring outstanding youth champions, dedicated volunteer sensis, and international humanitarian partners.
The 3rd Peace Cup marked the first tournament to feature an equal proportion of junior female competitors in kata division brackets. Over 4,000 community spectators watched the live finals under UNHCR-monitored safety guidelines.
“On this mat, no one is an undocumented refugee. We are disciplined athletes, bonded brothers and sisters through our techniques and our respect for one another.” — Master Rafique Ullah, Chief Arbiter
Fair Play & Sportsmanship Trophy
Awarded unanimously to the Nayapara Youth Taekwondo Delegation for self-policing match boundaries and assisting injured opponents during semi-finals.
Every tournament ring requires standard EVA foam tatami puzzle mats, headgear, shin guards, and verified medical arbiters. International sport foundations, martial arts schools, and NGO partners can sponsor a division or equip a camp arena.
