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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.
European Taekwondo Championships “Kazan 2018” will not be broadcast
Russia - World Taekwondo Europe announces the cancellation of broadcast WTE European Senior Championships Kazan 2018, scheduled to be realized 10-13 May 2018. The Organizing Committee of the event failed to deliver the required technical standards for EBU (Eurovision) according to the given timeframe and the event will not be televised.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
European Taekwondo Championships “Kazan 2018” will not be broadcast
Russia - World Taekwondo Europe announces the cancellation of broadcast WTE European Senior Championships Kazan 2018, scheduled to be realized 10-13 May 2018. The Organizing Committee of the event failed to deliver the required technical standards for EBU (Eurovision) according to the given timeframe and the event will not be televised.
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.
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.
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.
What is not seeing in Portland’s event
United States - Watch the behind scenes of 2018 XX US World Open Taekwondo Championships which took place in Portland, Oregon, in Westnorth side of America.
IOC recognizes the work of a WT executive member, María Borello
Guatemala - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Maria Borello, Chair of the Women in Taekwondo Committee and WT Council Member, a diploma recognizing her work and effort done in benefit women in need. MasTKD Español.
Irem Yaman and Tae-Hun Kim claim top spots of the Grand Slam
CHINA - The final weekend of the super-elite World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series brought yet more excitement, thrilling action and shock defeats as Turkey’s Irem Yaman won the women’s -57kg and Korea’s Tae-Hun Kim took home gold in the men’s -58kg.
Eric Wah appointed as Referee Chairman of PATU
Canada - The beginning of the 2017 Central American games, the Canadian Eric Wah was appointed as referee chairman of PATU. The president of PATU, Ji Ho Choi, made the announcement. MasTKD Español.
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.
Photos of 2018 US World Open Taekwondo Championships
United States - Find here the photos of the last US World Open Taekwondo Championships that took place in Oregon Convention Center, Portland, America.
Kyo-Don In and So-Hui Kim triumph at World Taekwondo Grand Slam
CHINA - South Korea dominated the third weekend of the World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series, as Kyo-Don In shocked the field with victory in the men’s +80kg division, while in the women’s -49kg class, compatriot So-Hui Kim fought valiantly to secure gold.
WT Readies for “Historic” Inaugural Grand Slam
CHINA - Two days before the inaugural edition of the Wuxi 2017 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series kicks off on Saturday, the WT’s finest athletes and senior officials got their first look at the bespoke venue at a press conference held in the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center in Wuxi, China.
Analysis of the 2017 Muju World Taekwondo Championships
South Korea - WT published further analysis of the 2017 Muju World Taekwondo Championships as the federation continues to work with independent expert, Nielsen Sports, to analyze the benefits of hosting Taekwondo events.
