Alex Siliezar

Taekwondo is not just sport: Slavcho “Slavi” Binev stands for education, culture, discipline, and values ahead of Bulgaria Open 2026

Taekwondo is not just sport: Slavcho “Slavi” Binev stands for education, culture, discipline, and values ahead of Bulgaria Open 2026

Alex Siliezar

 In an exclusive interview with MASTKD, Slavcho “Slavi” Binev, president of the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation and member of the World Taekwondo Council, focuses on something that is rarely discussed in the run-up to a G2 event: identity. For Binev, Taekwondo should not be reduced to results or rankings, because it also expresses training: education, culture, discipline, and values.

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Jung Heon Kim a MASTKD en Fujairah: “Si alguien necesita apoyo, vamos a estar para colaborar”

Jung Heon Kim to MASTKD: “If anyone needs support, we will be happy to collaborate”

Alex Siliezar

In an exclusive interview conducted during MASTKD’s on-site coverage in Fujairah, Jung Heon Kim — Vice President of the Asian Taekwondo Union, President of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF), and Poomsae Chairman — outlined a roadmap focused on global cooperation, grassroots development, and practical support for countries and clubs with fewer resources.

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Jung Heon Kim a MASTKD en Fujairah: “Si alguien necesita apoyo, vamos a estar para colaborar”

Jung Heon Kim a MASTKD: “Si alguien necesita apoyo, vamos a estar para colaborar”

Alex Siliezar

En una entrevista exclusiva realizada durante la cobertura especial de MASTKD en Fujairah, Jung Heon Kim, vicepresidente de la Unión Asiática de Taekwondo, presidente de la Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF) y chairman de Poomsae, definió como prioridad el apoyo operativo a países y clubes con menos recursos, con una agenda orientada al desarrollo de base, cooperación internacional y programas de formación.

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"Fujairah estrena nuevo formato de competencia", Nader Abushawish a MASTKD

“Fujairah Unveils New Competition Format,” Nader Abushawish told MASTKD

Alex Siliezar

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — In an exclusive conversation with MASTKD at Al Bahar Hotel—where, he explained, official activities have been centralized—event organizer Nader Abushawish outlined the operational strategy through which Fujairah has once again brought together two key milestones on the regional and international calendar within the same competition window: the Fujairah Open (15th edition) and the Arab Cup (6th edition).

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"Fujairah estrena nuevo formato de competencia", Nader Abushawish a MASTKD

«Fujairah estrena nuevo formato de competencia», Nader Abushawish a MASTKD

Alex Siliezar

Fujairah, Emiratos Árabes Unidos — En una charla exclusiva con MASTKD realizada en Hotel Al Bahar —donde, según explicó, se están centralizando las actividades oficiales— el organizador Nader Abushawish detalló la estrategia con la que Fujairah volvió a concentrar en una misma ventana dos hitos del calendario regional e internacional: Fujairah Open (15ª edición) y Arab Cup (6ª edición).

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MASTKD On Site in Fujairah for Fujairah Open G2 and 6th Arab Taekwondo Cup

MASTKD On Site in Fujairah for Fujairah Open G2 and 6th Arab Taekwondo Cup

Alex Siliezar

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — MASTKD has arrived in Fujairah as the international Taekwondo calendar kicked off with the official launch of the 13th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship (G2) and the 6th Arab Taekwondo Cup, presented during a press conference by Fujairah Martial Arts Club.

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Sofia will kick off the points season and Bulgaria's overall strategy to become a Taekwondo destination

Sofia will kick off the points season and Bulgaria’s overall strategy to become a Taekwondo destination

Alex Siliezar

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria is not organizing “just another tournament.” It is building a host country concept. And the Bulgaria Open 2026 will once again be the stage where that ambition will be put to test: three days, two disciplines, G2 category, and the same stadium as the operational home base —Arena 8888 Sofia— to welcome delegations from around the world from February 27 to March 1, 2026.

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