Jacques Delcourt (August 21, 1928 – November 11, 2011) was a prominent Sports administrator who was instrumental in creating the European Karate Union which later became the European Karate Federation and this in turn inspired the creation of the World Union of Karate Organisations that became the World Karate Federation.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He was highly decorated by the French Government, including the award of Officer of the Legion of Honour.
| Jacques Delcourt | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 21, 1928 Paris, France |
| Died | November 19, 2011 (aged 83) |
| Style | Karate |
| Teacher(s) | Henry Plée |
References
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- ^ "Disparition de Jacques Delcourt". Karate. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "KARATE FAMILY LOST HIS HONORARY PRESIDENT JACQUES DELCOURT". World Karate Federation. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
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