From World Karate Federation's website (www.karateworld.org): 

Karate has been once again selected in the short list of the International Olympic Committee and along with rugby, squash, golf and roller sports it will be examined by the IOC Executive Board for inclusion in the Olympic Program.

The IOC Session that will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2009 will review the Olympic Games Program and will decide on the inclusion of new sports.

The IOC Sports Director, Mr. Christophe Dubi, has sent a letter to the WKF President, Mr. Espinos, congratulating him for the tremendous work accomplished in completing the relevant questionnaire for IOC Recognized International Federations.