In an exclusive interview with MASTKD, given immediately after the Executive Council meeting of World Taekwondo, Kim Sang-jin, President of the Asian Taekwondo Union, highlighted the practicality behind establishing ATU offices linked to Taekwondowon (Muju) and Seoul.
En una entrevista exclusiva concedida a MASTKD inmediatamente después de la reunión del Consejo Ejecutivo de World Taekwondo, Kim Sang-jin, presidente de Asian Taekwondo Union, detalló el sentido práctico detrás de la apertura de sus oficinas vinculadas a Taekwondowon (Muju) y Seoul.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
AMMAN/KIGALI. World Taekwondo (WT) and the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) confirmed that Hope and Dreams will return in 2026 as part of the THF's 10th anniversary, while the program is also set to expand to Rwanda under the WT-driven humanitarian competition/festival model.
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) announced the appointment of its committees for the 2026-2027 period (two years), with teams made up of leaders and professionals from different countries on the continent and associated territories, with the aim of sustaining the growth, integrity, and development of Taekwondo in the region.
