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1st WT President’s Cup, Asian Region Taekwondo Championships
Uzbekistan - The inaugural World Taekwondo President's Cup-Asian Region Taekwondo Championships kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on August 11, 2017.
Uzbek President Awarded Honorary WT Black Belt
Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been awarded an honorary 9th dan black belt by World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue, who was also granted two honors by the Central Asian state.
The highest peak of refereeing is called Chakir Chelbat
International - It is undeniable, that since Master Chakir Chelbat took the leadership of the WT refereeing, Taekwondo achieved something that IOC seeks in every sport: parity and universality in sports results. MasTKD Español.
Hoss Rafaty: “We need to educate the viewers”
United States - We spoke exclusively with the World Taekwondo Secretary General, Hoss Rafaty, who spoke with us about the present and future of our sport and his perception about the permanence of Taekwondo in the Olympic program. MasTKD Español.
Thrilling action & last second excitement on day one
Russia - Cote D’Ivoire, Russia and Great Britain came away with the gold medals on the opening day of the Moscow 2017 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series 1 as fans in Moscow and around the world were treated to thrilling taekwondo and last second twists and turns.
Wuxi, the new home of Taekwondo
CHINA - Wuxi, the former industrial city located in Jiangsu Province in the People's Republic of China, will host the new-brand Taekwondo competition format that will leave more than one open-mouthed. MasTKD Español.
Taekwondo World Peace Festival 2017
South Korea - A Taekwondo World Peace Festival including a concert, a parade, taekwondo demonstration, a forum and ceremonies will be held in Seoul and Muju from Sept. 2-4, 2017.
Matías Rojas, MasTastaekwondo General Manager Dies
Argentina - MasTaekwondo General Manager, Matías Gustavo Rojas, died after five months of fighting against a desease. He was 39. MasTKD Español.
Chakir Chelbat: “Taekwondo is my passion”
International - The Director of the World Taekwondo Federation Referee Commission, Chakir Chelbat, started practicing sports when he was only four. Today, MasTKD shows you an unknown facet of his story.
Pope Granted Honorary Taekwondo Black Belt at Meeting in Vatican
Vatican City - There are moments when you are utterly thrilled: Rejoicing at a result, at the winning of a medal or at some other historic success that will remain forever in your memory. This was a moment like that. MasTKD Español.
Muju, Korea, Biggest World Taekwondo Championships Ever
South Korea - The upcoming World Taekwondo Championships 2017 in Muju, Korea, will be the biggest ever, featuring the largest number of participants in the sport’s history.
Medals shared between six nations on final day of Moscow 2017
Russia - The Moscow 2017 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series 1 drew to a close today with Korea taking both gold medals on offer and a further five different nations sharing the remaining medals in a reflection of the sport’s strength in depth around the world.
Grand Prix brings shock defeats and home delights
Russia - Korea, Thailand and Russia came away with the gold medals on day 2 of the Moscow 2017 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series 1 after another thrilling day of taekwondo which included a number of shock defeats and a fantastic home atmosphere throughout.
Taekwondo to Rock Moscow as 2017 Grand Prix Series Kicks Off
Russia - The world’s finest Taekwondo players will gather to do battle in Moscow as this year’s elite Grand Prix Series kicks off in the Russian capital on Aug. 4.
Super-Elite “World Taekwondo Grand Slam” Series Announced
CHINA - In order to promote Taekwondo as a more media-friendly, spectator-centric sport, World Taekwondo is promoting a brand-new event, the World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series, offering major monetary prizes with the aim of creating stars in the sport. MasTKD Español.
World Taekwondo Opens Bidding for Events between 2019 and 2024
South Korea - While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is about to jointly awarding 2024 and 2028 Games, World Taekwondo opens bidding process for its major events through 2024 to allow cities an opportunity to consider hosting multiple events and leaving greater legacies. MasTKD Español.
Extreme weight loss: a risk to life
Guatemala - This article addresses a common problem in Taekwondo as a lot of athletes undertake extreme weight loss to compete with the scale just before a competition. However, it is a risk that can lead you to death. MasTKD Español.
Bullying and Taekwondo
United States - Harassment, commonly known as bullying, has become an infliction that seems difficult to overcome, but do we really know the DNA of this behavior that is needed to have both sides of the story? MasTKD Español.
María Borello: “We are at our best”
Guatemala - The renowned international leader Maria Borello said that the present moment in Taekwondo is the best in its history. MasTKD Español.
