The Moldova Cup was held at Chisinau, Moldova on October 5th, 2013, organized by IKO Moldova Branch Chief Sensei Traian Velixar. Approximately 150 participants from 5 neighboring countries attended this annual competitive challenge in this region of Eastern Europe. Shihan Katsuhito Gorai oversaw the championships, and conducted an IKO training seminar the following day, October 6th. Moldova became an Official Branch country of the IKO Kyokushinkaikan just a few years ago, and we are looking forward to further strong development in this new member nation.