Karate is set to feature as one of 13 sports on the programme for what is the third edition of the Games.

The Greek city is due to play host for the first time from September 2 to 9.

Cherif, who is also President of the Mediterranean Karate Federation, was part of a visit showcasing the venues for the Games.

Representatives of all the sports in the programme gathered in the Cretan capital to review preparations for the event and "conduct meetings to maximise the opportunities ahead of the tournament."

Cherif represented his sport at the meetings and is due to serve as technical delegate of the karate competition at the Games. 

"I want to thank WKF vice-president Mr Bechir Cherif for taking the time to travel to Heraklion to make sure that the karate event of the Mediterranean Beach Games will be a huge success," said WKF President Antonio Espinós.

"I am sure that karate fans in the Mediterranean region and all over the world will have the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of karate kata on the beach and to witness how karate, once again, gives a great added value to a multi-sport event."

During his time in Heraklion, Cherif also met with Greek Sports Minister Eleftherious Avgenakis who closed the inspection visit.

More than 50 athletes from 13 countries are registered to participate in the karate competition of the Games.