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Las Vegas set the trend again ahead of the 2026 US Open with an operational definition that directly impacts athletes, coaches, and teams: it's not enough to say “Gen 3.” To compete without any problems, you need to identify which Daedo Gen 3 version is approved for the event.
There is something that repeats itself in every dojang, every gym, every mat: the moment when someone decides to take training seriously. It doesn't matter if you already compete, if you are just starting out, or if you just want to feel that what you wear matches your effort. At that point, clothing is no longer a detail but becomes part of the ritual: moving comfortably, training with confidence, and representing an identity.
Barcelona - Daedo announced the signing of Violeta Díaz and Jairo Agenjo to its Team, the group of sponsored athletes who will wear the brand's official line in training, camps, and competitions, as part of an agreement aimed at supporting their development at the highest level.
SEOUL. The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the video “Taekwondo EP.1: The Spirit That Represents Korea” and presents Taekwondo as a symbol that immediately connects with South Korea: a global culture that goes beyond sport and self-defense, based on values, respect, and discipline.
SEOUL - Kukkiwon held a working meeting with Korean Taekwondo authorities, with the aim of aligning diagnoses on priority issues and opening an in-depth conversation on the direction of development for the coming months.
Seoul — Kukkiwon held a ceremony at its central training center to appoint vice-presidents and members of six subcommittees of the Technical Deliberation Committee (기술심의회), with a total of 201 members appointed for the 2026 cycle. The areas formalized were: Examination Implementation, Breaking, Planning, Records, Communication/PR, and Order/Discipline.
The Royal Open Kids Championships 2026 will be held on March 1 at the 8888 Arena (Sofia) and will celebrate its winners as Princes and Princesses, in an event promoted by the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation to build character: confidence, respect, and courage, at the heart of the Bulgaria Open G2 week.
Dakar, Senegal — The International Olympic Committee has decided that Taekwondo at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will not have specific qualifying events organized by the International Federation, in a move aimed at reducing costs and avoiding travel “just for the YOG,” without losing the sporting focus on the allocation of quotas.
LAS VEGAS, United States — The 2026 US Open will be held from March 5 to 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with registration starting on March 4. It will bring together Kyorugi, Poomsae, and Para Taekwondo in the same week under a competitive framework aligned with international standards. The venue will be Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (Paradise Event Center).
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates — USA Taekwondo was honored with the MNA of the Year (MNA Ranking) award, based on the latest ranking of Member National Associations (MNAs) by World Taekwondo.
