On February 28, 2009 International Friendship Karate Match between national team of Poland and national team of Ukraine, took place in Gorzow Wielkopolski (western Poland).
Teams consisting of 14 competitors, both men and women competed in EKKO standard kumite weight categories. Almost 2000 spectators came to see the tournament.
President of Gorzow Wielkopolski City Tadeusz Jedrzejczak was the honorary guest. During the opening ceremony Shihan Andre Drewniak officially handed the 5th dan certificate to Shihan Wlodzimierz Roj, who passed the test in Mitsumine two years ago.
Eight out of fourteen bouts ended up with draw result, four were won by Poles and two won the Ukrainians. Total result: 16 to 12 for the national team of Poland.
The event was organised by Polish Kyokushin Karate Organisation. Main judge was Shihan Andre Drewniak.