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KTA President Seeks ATU Leadership, taekwondoking

KTA President Seeks ATU Leadership

Yang Jin-bang, the President of the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU) last week during a gathering with the leaders of 17 regional federations in Daejeon, where he garnered their backing. Yang’s candidacy carries considerable significance. Should he be elected ATU president, he will […]

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World Taekwondo & Kyung Hee University New Partnership, taekwondoking

World Taekwondo & Kyung Hee University New Partnership

Taekwondo with Sustainable DeveloSEOUL, Korea (Apr. 15, 2025) — Yesterday, World Taekwondo and the Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Pan-Pacific International Studies (KHU GSP) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively develop educational programs related to Taekwondo and enhance the capabilities of students who aim to pursue careers in international sports organizations.

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A Journey of Iranian Taekwondo Athlete, taekwondoking

A Journey of Iranian Taekwondo Athlete

ROME, Italy — Iranian Taekwondo athlete Hadi Tiranvalipour, who was embraced by the Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) in 2023, is poised to graduate tomorrow with a degree in Sports Science — a significant milestone representing resilience and integration through sport. After arriving in Italy, Hadi swiftly gained support from FITA to secure refugee status, thanks

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Sakis Pragalos Leads European Taekwondo Union Again, taekwondoking

Sakis Pragalos Leads European Taekwondo Union Again

NUREMBERG, Germany (Apr 12, 2025) – Mr. Sakis Pragalos from Greece has been re-elected unanimously as President of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) during the General Assembly that took place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Le Meridien Grand Hotel in Nuremberg, Germany. The Assembly also supervised elections for the renewal of the ETU

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Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and KAIST sign Agreement to Enhance Taekwondo Education, taekwondoking news

Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and KAIST Sign Agreement

On the 7th, the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting and spreading taekwondo at KAIST’s main campus located in Daejeon. The signing ceremony featured attendance from Kim Jung-heon, chairman of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation, and Lee Kwang-hyung, president of KAIST,

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North Hykeham Grandmother Earns Taekwondo Belt at 83, taekwondoking news

North Hykeham Grandmother Earns Taekwondo Belt at 83

A North Hykeham grandmother has achieved her first graded belt in taekwondo at the age of 83. Ann Bigger, who began the combat sport in January, obtained her yellow striped belt on Monday after practicing tirelessly. Mrs. Bigger, from North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, is instructed by her son Mark Bigger, who stated that martial arts are

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World Taekwondo Celebrates International Sport Day, taekwondoking

World Taekwondo Celebrates International Sport Day

(Apr. 6, 2024) – Today, the global Taekwondo community is observing the UN’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), with World Taekwondo renewing its dedication to leveraging sport to empower communities around the globe. Through the initiatives of the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), World Taekwondo is acknowledged as a leader in assisting

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WT Merges Para-Taekwondo Education, taekwondoking

WT Merges Para-Taekwondo Education

World Taekwondo is making important strides to ensure fairness and encourage. The development of para-taekwondo education can be achieved by combining its educational programs for both able-bodied and para-athletes. This strategic decision aims to offer a thorough understanding of both disciplines for all interested parties, including officials, coaches, referees, and technical delegates. By standardizing these

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