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The international taekwondo community mourns the passing of Grandmaster Dai-won Moon, a foundational pioneer whose historic work in Mexico and structural vision left an indelible mark on the global evolution of the sport.
The 2026 European Taekwondo Championships in Munich concluded with Türkiye once again leading the continental standings, while the event also underscored the growing importance of Para Taekwondo and inclusion within the European taekwondo movement.
Dakar 2026 will bring the Youth Olympic Games to Africa for the first time, with taekwondo scheduled from 8 to 12 November 2026 and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ruth Gbagbi named as an Athlete Role Model for the event.
The Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships closed with a memorable final day for Uzbekistan, as the host nation claimed two gold medals, finished with three titles overall, and topped the men’s team standings for the first time at a Junior or Senior World Championships.
Uzbekistan, China and Iran secured key gold medals on the second day of the 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, as the competition continues to shape the next generation of elite athletes.
Day one in Tashkent saw three Junior world champions crowned, with disciplined performances and clear technical superiority defining the opening finals.
The 2026 World Junior Taekwondo Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 12–17, featuring the world’s top junior athletes. Follow full results, brackets, and athlete data on TTV.
The Oceania Taekwondo Union celebrated its 20th anniversary with a high-level gala in Sydney, Australia. The event highlighted two decades of regional development and reinforced Oceania’s growing role within the global taekwondo structure.
The Asian Taekwondo Union has confirmed three major leadership appointments across its Technical, Poomsae, and Para Taekwondo Committees, signaling a strategic focus on development and governance across disciplines.
