PARIS-LEVALLOIS, France.— The development of artificial intelligence for Taekwondo’s Protector and Scoring System (PSS) continues to move forward. In a new exclusive interview with MASTKD, Jin-bang Yang estimated that an initial demonstration could take place around this time in 2027.
PARIS-LEVALLOIS, France — Balla Dieye understands the demands of elite competition firsthand. Before becoming Secretary General of the African Taekwondo Union, he represented Senegal on the international stage. Today, his priorities as an administrator reflect the challenges he experienced as an athlete: access to training, regular competition and the resources needed to progress.
PARÍS-LEVALLOIS, Francia.— Balla Dieye conoce las dificultades del alto rendimiento desde adentro. Antes de ocupar la Secretaría General de la Unión Africana de Taekwondo, representó a Senegal en el escenario internacional. Hoy, desde la dirigencia, sostiene que el crecimiento del continente requiere ofrecer a los deportistas más oportunidades para entrenar, competir y desarrollar su potencial.
PARIS, France - In an exclusive interview with MASTKD in Paris, the President of the Italian Taekwondo Federation explains the objectives behind its opening to traditional Taekwondo, discusses the foundations of Italy’s sporting success, and calls for greater professionalism to attract audiences, sponsors and investment.
PARÍS, Francia - En exclusiva con MASTKD desde París, el presidente de la Federación Italiana de Taekwondo profundiza en la apertura al sector tradicional, explica qué sostiene el rendimiento italiano y plantea la necesidad de más profesionalismo para competir por público, patrocinadores y recursos.
PARIS-LEVALLOIS, France — Abolfazl Zandi and Arian Salimi secured two titles for Iran on the opening day of Kyorugi competition. Great Britain’s Lauren Williams won her first Grand Prix gold since 2018, while Salimi defeated Caden Cunningham in a repeat of the Paris 2024 Olympic final.
Brazil, Mexico and Russia claimed two titles each at the Paris 2026 World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix. Mahmut Bozteke and Silvana Mayara Cardoso Fernandes secured their third consecutive Grand Prix victories, while Bahrain celebrated its first-ever medal at a World Para Taekwondo event.
El Hotel Occidental recibió a los jefes de equipo de Taekwondo y Para Taekwondo antes del inicio de la competencia. MASTKD llevará a sus lectores todos los detalles del evento desde París.
The two-time Olympic bronze medallist visited Olympic House while attending the IOC/ASOIF Women Leadership Programme, maintaining her connection to sport following her recent retirement.
OPINION — The combination of Recognized Poomsae and freestyle offers a demanding and appealing format for multi-sport events. Its development requires specific high-performance preparation, regular competitive opportunities and a presentation that helps the public understand what is being evaluated, with Olympic inclusion as a long-term goal.
