Choosing the right event level: national, open, continental, World Cup or World Championship

An event's level decides how much every result on its card is worth, from ×1.0 to ×3.0. That makes it the most consequential decision in sanctioning, and the one KBN World HQ protects most carefully. Organisers can propose a level; HQ decides.

The five levels

Level	Multiplier	What it typically looks like
National	×1.0	Athletes mainly from one country; national championship or domestic card
البطولة الدولية المفتوحة	×1.5	Open entry with athletes from several countries
البطولة القارية	×2.0	The championship of a continent, with national selections
كأس العالم KBN	×2.5	KBN's international series or invitation event
بطولة العالم	×3.0	The world title event of the discipline

What HQ considers

• Field: how many athletes, from how many countries, and at what standard.
• Selection: are athletes selected by national federations or qualification, or open entry?
• Officiating: certified referees and judges, a named supervisor.
• Medical cover: a ringside doctor and medical team present throughout.
• Rules: a clear ruleset for each discipline and category.
• Results: official, published, and confirmable.
• Integrity: no concerns about mismatches, conflicts of interest or irregular results.

Names do not decide levels

Calling a show a "World Grand Prix" does not make it a World Championship. The level reflects what the event is, not what it is called. A mislabelled event will be graded on its field and standard; if it overstated itself, it may be reduced.

Reduced multipliers and rejection

After an event, HQ can set a multiplier override lower than the level's default if the event did not meet standards, or reject it (×0). Overrides can only lower, never raise. Every change is audited and rankings recalculate immediately.

Multiplier overrides →

Why honest levels help organisers

• Athletes trust events that are graded fairly, and the best athletes choose events where results are secure.
• A reduced multiplier after the event damages the organiser's reputation more than an honest level before it.
• Consistent standards across events make every level meaningful.

Levels and athletes' points

Level	النقاط
National	30
البطولة الدولية المفتوحة	45
البطولة القارية	60
كأس العالم KBN	75
بطولة العالم	90

Preparing a proposal

When you propose a level, include:

• Expected number of athletes per division and their countries.
• How athletes are selected (open entry, federation nominations, qualification).
• Officials: names, certifications and the supervisor.
• Medical cover: named doctor and team.
• How and where results will be published.

A well-documented proposal lets HQ decide quickly and reduces the chance of a later reduction.

What happens if the field changes

If the field ends up much thinner than proposed, for example because international athletes withdraw, tell the branch. HQ may adjust the level at sanctioning or apply an override after the event. Being upfront protects your event's reputation.

Myths and facts

Myth	Fact
"World" in the name means World Championship level	Names do not decide levels
Inviting a few foreign athletes makes an International Open	HQ looks at the whole field
Levels can be raised later	Overrides only reduce
National events are worthless	They are ×1.0 and count fully in every table

A proposal template

Item	Example
Proposed level	البطولة الدولية المفتوحة
Expected field	60 athletes from 7 countries
Selection	Open entry with national federation endorsement
الحكام	Certified referees and judges, named supervisor
Medical	Ringside doctor and medical team for all sessions
النتائج	Published on the organiser's site within 48 hours

Illustrative example.

Building an event's level over time

Many events start at national level and grow. Keeping the same standards year after year (officials, medical cover, published results) and attracting a broader international field builds the case for a higher level. HQ looks at what the event actually is each time it is sanctioned.

Frequently asked questions