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Rome ready to host the Grand Prix
Italy - The first World Taekwondo Grand Prix of 2018 will take place in Rome on 1-3 June, bringing together the world’s very best Taekwondo stars as they battle it out to become Grand Prix champions.
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.
Eight thousand people in the world-record breaking Taekwondo display
South Korea - An incredible set of photos show eight thousand Taekwondo enthusiasts coming together on a field in Seoul. The practitioners, who are both young and old, came together in an attempt to break a Guinness world record; They claim to have smashed the previous record, which was of 1,152.
Dr. Choue invites IFs to collaborate on special projects
Thailand - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today called on International Federations (IFs) to join the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) in empowering refugees through sport.
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.
Rome ready to host the Grand Prix
Italy - The first World Taekwondo Grand Prix of 2018 will take place in Rome on 1-3 June, bringing together the world’s very best Taekwondo stars as they battle it out to become Grand Prix champions.
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.
WT considers creating the official Taekwondo Hall of Fame
Tunisia - The President of the World Taekwondo Panamerica (PATU), Ji Ho Choi, proposed to his counterpart in the WT, Dr. Chungwon Choue to create the Official Taekwondo Hall of Fame. MasTKD Español.
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.
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.
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.
Eight thousand people in the world-record breaking Taekwondo display
South Korea - An incredible set of photos show eight thousand Taekwondo enthusiasts coming together on a field in Seoul. The practitioners, who are both young and old, came together in an attempt to break a Guinness world record; They claim to have smashed the previous record, which was of 1,152.
Dr. Choue invites IFs to collaborate on special projects
Thailand - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today called on International Federations (IFs) to join the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) in empowering refugees through sport.
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.
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.
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.
