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Seven Syrian girls left the Azraq camp for the first time to compete in Rome. Their journey was not an isolated incident, but rather the most recent example of a model developed by the Italian Taekwondo Federation to welcome young people who have fled war, persecution, and poverty. Behind Italy’s medals and sporting leadership lies another story: that of a federation that decided to open its doors.
World Taekwondo’s technology-driven discipline will make its official Asian Games debut on October 2, 2026, in Japan, marking a new step in the sport’s expansion into virtual competition, innovation and mixed-gender formats.
Kukkiwon President Yun Ung-suk personally received MASTKD at the institution’s headquarters in South Korea and granted an exclusive interview on the present and future of Taekwondo, Kukkiwon’s role as technical and martial art foundation of the discipline, digital transformation, the return of the World Taekwondo Hanmadang to its historic home, and the strategic relationship with World Taekwondo.
The Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU) was honoured with the Golden Award during the sixth edition of The Best Awards, organized by Tatweeg News in Cairo, Egypt, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the development of Taekwondo and its achievements at continental and international levels.
ROME, Italy (June 7, 2026) - Italian legend Vito Dell'Aquila ensured the Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix finished with wild celebrations for the host nation after winning an exhilarating M -58kg final, following on from Russia’s Alisa Angelova clinching W -49kg gold.
The brand introduced the CJ Nickolas Signature Shoe [siege 1], a shoe developed in collaboration with the American Olympic athlete and announced as the first exclusive model for an athlete in the history of Taekwondo.
ROME, Italy (June 6, 2026) - Two of Taekwondo’s most talented young athletes celebrated gold medals on the second day of the Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Championships, before Rafail Aiukaev rounded the day off with a dramatic victory against legendary home favourite Simone Alessio.
Complete Results of the Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix (G-6), toke place on June 5th to 7th in "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy.
ROME, Italy (June 6, 2026) – During the Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, World Taekwondo President Dr Chungwon Choue led a delegation to pay tribute to the late Grand Master Young Ghil Park, a pioneering figure who dedicated his life to establishing and developing Taekwondo in Italy.
ROME, Italy (June 5, 2026) - A dramatic opening day of the Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix at the Foro Italico saw two top seeds settle blockbuster rematches of previous finals with gold, while Spain’s Juan Antonio Milán Cánovas sprang a huge surprise.
