In the 117th IOC Session ( July 2005 ) , karate received more than half of the votes .
Not the two - thirds majority needed to become an official Olympic sport. ^ Judo provides much more than sports skills .
In the 117th IOC Session ( July 2005 ) , karate received more than half of the votes , but not the two - thirds majority needed to become an official Olympic sport. ^ Judo provides much more than sports skills .