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Last day of Grand Prix at Rome gives to Korea and Russia the gold
Italy - Rome’s debut Grand Prix drew to a close today as Korea claimed its second gold, whilst Russia claimed a third on a breath-taking final day of action.
Second day at Grand Prix leaves Great Britain, Russia and Poland win gold
Italy - Russia claimed their second gold medal, whilst Great Britain and Poland claimed their first on an exhilarating second day of action in Rome, which threw up some shock results.
Rome’s Grand Prix gets underway with golds for Korea, China and Russia
Italy - Day one of Rome’s first ever World Taekwondo Grand Prix lived up to expectations as Korea, China and Russia claimed the first Grand Prix gold medals of 2018.
World Taekwondo performs historic demonstration in Vatican City
Vatican City - WT today performed an historic demonstration in Vatican City in the presence of His Holiness Pope Francis, further reflecting the federation’s ongoing commitment to sending out a message of peace through Taekwondo.
Puerto Rico used services of suspended coach for alleged abuse
United States - During the last weeks revealed that well known athletes and coaches were suspended and/or banned for sexual misconduct in the United States. But now it is evident once again that the notifications remain unreached: Puerto Rico used the services of a coach who is currently suspended and investigated for alleged sexual abuse. PATU argued that he had no information about such suspension.
Poland’s Kowlaschuk dethrones Queen B
Russia - The curtain of the 23rd WTE European Taekwondo Championships Kazan 2018 was dropped in a spectacular style.
US Olympic stars accused of sex trafficking
United States - The US Olympic Committee is once again being accused of ignoring reports of sexual assault at the expense of female athletes. This time, two American Taekwondo legends are at the center of the lawsuit.
Total success in the final day of Rhodes 2018
Greece - The fourth and final day of the Rhodes 2018 World Taekwondo Beach Championships was concluded in total success on Saturday 28 April in Rhodes island, Greece.
TaekwonDonna total succeed in Italy
Italy - At the Olimpic preparatory center has taken place a conference of two days for “TaekwonDonna”, an initiative wanted by FITA. A journey to discover those values that make this sport unique: “Gym and sport give to the woman athletes the chance to increase self-confidence and awareness”.
Jean López is indefinitely suspended by the WT and PATU from all official events
United States - The World Taekwondo (WT) suspended international coach Jean Lopez, while Safe Sport deepens the investigation for alleged sexual abuse. MasTKD Español.
Last day of Grand Prix at Rome gives to Korea and Russia the gold
Italy - Rome’s debut Grand Prix drew to a close today as Korea claimed its second gold, whilst Russia claimed a third on a breath-taking final day of action.
Second day at Grand Prix leaves Great Britain, Russia and Poland win gold
Italy - Russia claimed their second gold medal, whilst Great Britain and Poland claimed their first on an exhilarating second day of action in Rome, which threw up some shock results.
World Taekwondo performs historic demonstration in Vatican City
Vatican City - WT today performed an historic demonstration in Vatican City in the presence of His Holiness Pope Francis, further reflecting the federation’s ongoing commitment to sending out a message of peace through Taekwondo.
US Olympic stars accused of sex trafficking
United States - The US Olympic Committee is once again being accused of ignoring reports of sexual assault at the expense of female athletes. This time, two American Taekwondo legends are at the center of the lawsuit.
TaekwonDonna total succeed in Italy
Italy - At the Olimpic preparatory center has taken place a conference of two days for “TaekwonDonna”, an initiative wanted by FITA. A journey to discover those values that make this sport unique: “Gym and sport give to the woman athletes the chance to increase self-confidence and awareness”.
Jean López is indefinitely suspended by the WT and PATU from all official events
United States - The World Taekwondo (WT) suspended international coach Jean Lopez, while Safe Sport deepens the investigation for alleged sexual abuse. MasTKD Español.
Russia, Iran, Greece and China victorious on day two of the WT Qualification Tournament
Tunisia - The second day of the World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament for the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Hammamet, Tunisia came to an end today. Competitors representing Russia, Iran, Greece and China claimed the five gold medals on offer.
WT General Assembly approves competition rule changes
Tunisia - The World Taekwondo General Assembly today unanimously approved a series of changes to its Competition Rules as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure taekwondo is as exciting and engaging as possible for its global fan base.
Grand Opening of Azraq Taekwondo Academy’s new facility
Jordan - On Sunday April 1st, 2018, the Azraq Taekwondo Academy training facility was officially inaugurated by Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Chairman and World Taekwondo (WT) President Dr. Chungwon Choue, just short of two years after the launch of the Foundation’s first pilot project in the camp.
Personalities are honored with 7th Dan black belts
Jordan - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue presented IOC Member and President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, with a 7th Dan black belt in Amman, Jordan on Thursday 29 April.
Poland’s Kowlaschuk dethrones Queen B
Russia - The curtain of the 23rd WTE European Taekwondo Championships Kazan 2018 was dropped in a spectacular style.
Taekwondo Malaysia organizes fundraising run for refugees
Malaysia - Innovative fundraising and promotional activities for THF took place in margin of the Malaysia Open Taekwondo Championships, which were co-organized by World Taekwondo, Taekwondo Malaysia and the Asian Taekwondo Union in Putrajaya, Western Malaysia from March 1 to 4, 2018.
Rome’s Grand Prix gets underway with golds for Korea, China and Russia
Italy - Day one of Rome’s first ever World Taekwondo Grand Prix lived up to expectations as Korea, China and Russia claimed the first Grand Prix gold medals of 2018.
Largest-ever WT Junior Championships come to a close with Russia and Iran topping the female and male medal tables
Tunisia - The record-breaking World Taekwondo Junior championships drew to a close today with Russia and Iran finishing top of the female and male medal table respectively following five-days of thrilling action.
Puerto Rico used services of suspended coach for alleged abuse
United States - During the last weeks revealed that well known athletes and coaches were suspended and/or banned for sexual misconduct in the United States. But now it is evident once again that the notifications remain unreached: Puerto Rico used the services of a coach who is currently suspended and investigated for alleged sexual abuse. PATU argued that he had no information about such suspension.
Egypt, Uzbekistan, USA and Mexico share gold medals at WT Qualification Tournament
Tunisia - A thrilling first day of the World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament for the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) saw Egypt, Uzbekistan, USA and Mexico win the five gold medals on offer.
WT Council ensures a safe sport at Hammamet
Tunisia - The World Taekwondo Council today approved the Hammamet Declaration, which included a commitment to ensuring safe sport by taking all relevant measures for the prevention of injury and protection of athletes from all types of abuse.
All set for the Qualification for Youth Olympics and World Championships in Tunisia
Tunisia - The World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament for the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games and the Hammamet 2018 World Taekwondo Junior Championships will take place in the seaside resort of Hammamet, Tunisia, from April 6–13.
Total success in the final day of Rhodes 2018
Greece - The fourth and final day of the Rhodes 2018 World Taekwondo Beach Championships was concluded in total success on Saturday 28 April in Rhodes island, Greece.
WTE and Kukkiwon sign an MoU to promote Taekwondo in Europe
Greece - A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between World Taekwondo Europe and Kukkiwon on Saturday 17 March 2018 in Athens, Greece.
Rhodes again the host city for the World Beach Championships
Greece - The World Taekwondo Beach Championships will take place for the second time on the historic island of Rhodes, Greece on 25-28 April 2018 as WT continues to develop the exciting new discipline.
World Taekwondo to explore Commonwealth Games inclusion
International - World Taekwondo has created a working group to explore taekwondo’s inclusion in the Commonwealth Games for Birmingham 2022 and beyond.
