In total there were 1085 athletes at the championships, representing sixty countries including China (taking part for the first time), fighting in 49 tournaments.

's K-1 category uses the same rules set by the K-1 organization and combine a mixture of techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, western boxing and other forms of stand up fighting.

championships all fighters must wear protection for their head, teeth, breast (women only) groin, shin and feet, and must fight with the standard 10-ounce (280 g) gloves.

Belarus was the most successful nation in K-1 winning five gold, three silver and five bronze in both the male and female categories.

All fighters are required to wear protection for their head, teeth, breast (women only) groin, shin and feet, and must fight with the standard 10-ounce (280 g) gloves.

The judges will score successful (legal) strikes that are not blocked, and are thrown with full power.

As with Light-Contact, by the championships end, Russia was the strongest nation, having won an impressive haul of six gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

[8] In this form of kickboxing fighters are scored on their ability to land controlled and clean strikes with an emphasis put on style over power.

Fighters that fight too aggressively may be cautioned by the referee and, if the offence is repeated, may be disqualified, although strikes that are too light (such as a push or brush) will not be scored either.

All fighters are required to wear protection for their head, teeth, breast (women only) groin, shin and feet, and must fight with the standard 10oz gloves.

At the end of the championships, Russia was the most successful nation in Light-Contact having won five gold and two silver medals.