Mes: noviembre 2025

Sakis Pragalos: “There is no contradiction between leadership and consultation. Authority must always go along with transparency”

MASTKD had an exclusive interview with the president of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU), Sakis Pragalos, at a key moment for the governance of continental taekwondo. His recent decision to push for a statutory reform to redefine the scope of honorary recognitions opened up a new institutional scenario: it is no longer just about the specific case, but about how Europe decides to valorize merit, trajectory, and legitimacy within the sport.

Kosovo Taekwondo Federation Reaffirms Legality of Its Assemblies After Formal Complaints Spark Debate

Following a local investigative report and formal complaints submitted to public authorities in Kosovo according to a local media outlet, the Kosovo Taekwondo Federation (KTF) has issued a detailed response to MASTKD+, reiterating that its recent assemblies were fully compliant with its statute and national regulations.

Kosovo Taekwondo Federation Under Investigation Request for Alleged Illegal Assembly

Several licensed clubs in Kosovo have formally accused the Kosovo Taekwondo Federation (FTWK) of serious procedural violations and irregularities in the convening of recent assemblies. According to official documents submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), the Kosovo Olympic Committee (KOC), and other relevant institutions, the complainants are requesting the suspension and cancellation of the Extraordinary Assembly scheduled for November 12, 2025, describing it as “illegal and invalid.”

El campeón olímpico Guillermo Pérez asume la presidencia del Taekwondo en Michoacán

MORELIA, México — El medallista olímpico en Beijing 2008, Guillermo Pérez Sandoval, fue reconocido oficialmente como presidente de la Asociación de Taekwondo del Estado de Michoacán (ATKDM), tras la validación de su consejo directivo por parte de la Federación Mexicana de Taekwondo (FMTKD).

Uzbekistan and Morocco Shine at Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games Taekwondo Competition

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Taekwondo competition at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games showcased elite performances over three days of action in Riyadh, bringing together World Champions, Olympic medallists and continental titleholders from Asia, Africa and the Middle East. At the end of competition, Uzbekistan and Morocco topped the medal standings, while Iran demonstrated depth and consistency across both men’s and women’s events.

Exolímpica británica pide al COI restablecer test de sexo en deporte femenino

LONDRES, Reino Unido — La exnadadora olímpica Sharron Davies, medallista de plata en Moscú 1980 y reconocida defensora de los derechos de las mujeres en el deporte, instó al Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) a restablecer los test de sexo como medida para “garantizar seguridad, equidad y protección” en la categoría femenina. La propuesta toma fuerza mientras el COI analiza nuevas directrices sobre la participación de atletas transgénero en competiciones internacionales.

Haiti to Hold National Taekwondo Championships in Les Cayes in November 2025

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Haitian Taekwondo Federation (FHTKD), led by its president Frenel Ostin, announced that the 2025 National Taekwondo Championships will take place in Les Cayes from November 25 to 30, 2025. The event will serve as a key platform for strengthening the national team as Haiti prepares for the 2026 competitive season and upcoming international events.