The World Kudo Championship will be held in Burgas on July 5 and 6, 2025. The hosting was won by the Bulgarian Kudo Federation and the Municipality of Burgas over Rome. The competition will bring together 400 fighters from 27 countries, who will compete for the titles in this ancient Japanese martial art. The competition is held every 4 years and expects spectators from 6 continents, who will be able to watch the fights at Arena Burgas.