Athletes competing in WTF-promoted championships will require a WTF Global Athlete Licence starting from the 2011 WTF World Taekwondo Championships scheduled for May 1-6 this year in Gyeongju, Korea.

The license will be an important tool in gathering valuable information on WTF’s top competing athletes that will aid in both the marketing of the sport and leading to a more efficient competition management process.

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All licensed athletes will receive a unique WTF ID number and license card which will be used to identify and verify the athlete at all WTF-promoted championships.

Key taekwondo data will be stored and accessible online through the unique WTF ID number that each athlete will have.

It is hoped that over time other important taekwondo data for each athlete can be linked to their unique ID number including competition results, WTF Rankings, competition videos, educational videos and much more.

Applications for a WTF Global Athlete Licence can only be submitted through the WTF Member National Associations.

It is planned that the WTF Global Athlete License will be phased into all WTF sanctioned tournaments over time but by no earlier than January 1, 2013.

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Source: WTF.

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