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.
OPINIÓN — La combinación de reconocido y freestyle ofrece una propuesta exigente y atractiva para los multijuegos. Su consolidación requiere preparación específica de alto rendimiento, continuidad competitiva y una presentación que acerque al público a lo que se evalúa, con la aspiración olímpica como horizonte.
The Russian Taekwondo Union informed that World Taekwondo has lifted its restriction on hosting international events in Russia and appointed its president, Anatoly Terekhov, senior advisor to the WT Council. Russia’s record includes World Championships in Kyorugi, Poomsae and Para Taekwondo, European Championships, Grand Prix events and an Olympic qualification tournament.
SOUTH KOREA — Lee Yoo-kyung, wife of World Taekwondo (WT) President Dr. Chungwon Choue, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
OPINION — Poomsae brings young athletes, world-ranked competitors and athletes over 65 together at the World Poomsae Championships. If it aspires to attract audiences, television coverage, sponsors, and eventually an Olympic spot, it can no longer avoid one question: Is it showcasing its best side in the most effective way?
OPINIÓN — El Poomsae reúne en un mismo campeonato a jóvenes en formación, atletas de divisiones con ranking mundial y competidores +65. Si aspira a ganar público, televisión, patrocinadores y eventualmente un lugar olímpico, ya no puede eludir una pregunta: ¿está mostrando su mejor versión de la manera más eficaz?
OPINIÓN — Impugnar una elección es un derecho. Convertir la presión mediática en sustituto del debido proceso es algo diferente. La crisis que atraviesa al Taekwondo continental deberá resolverse mediante reglas, evidencia y decisiones institucionales.
The electoral dispute dividing different sectors of continental taekwondo has reached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), while leaked messages and accusations have shifted the conflict into the media. However, the governance of an institution cannot remain indefinitely conditioned by those challenging an election result.
World Taekwondo has released the Recognized Poomsae and Freestyle Poomsae handbooks for Chuncheon 2026. The documents explain how referees should assess each performance and establish technical conditions capable of turning an entire skill into a zero score.
World Taekwondo publicó los manuales técnicos de Poomsae Reconocido y Freestyle para Chuncheon 2026. Los documentos precisan cómo deberán interpretar los árbitros cada ejecución y establecen parámetros capaces de transformar una habilidad completa en cero puntos.
