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President Emomali Rahmon visited the World Taekwondo Headquarters during his official trip to South Korea. The reception featured a demonstration and a call to strengthen cooperation and expand Taekwondo participation in Tajikistan.
The World Taekwondo & Para Taekwondo Grand Prix will take place from October 8 to 11 in Levallois-Perret, just outside Paris, France. Following Rome and Muju, the circuit will reach its final Series event before the scheduled Grand Prix Final in Astana, Kazakhstan. MASTKD will provide on-site coverage.
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?
The European Taekwondo Union and JEI University signed a one-year agreement on September 17 to explore joint education, training, research and international exchange initiatives. Specific programs have yet to be announced.
CHUNCHEON, Korea — The Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships concluded on Sunday after five days of competition at the Songam Sportstown Air Dome, where Korea reaffirmed its historic dominance and World Taekwondo announced unprecedented participation figures.
CHUNCHEON, Korea — Korea captured three of the eight gold medals contested on the fifth and final day of the Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, while five other nations completed the tournament with world titles.
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.
Videos from the Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, taking place from September 16 to 20 at the Songam Sportstown Air Dome in Chuncheon, Korea.
