[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SEOUL, Korea (October 8, 2019) - The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) has confirmed thatparataekwondohas been included in the official programme of the Hangzhou2022 Asian Para Games as the sport continues to grow and reach more peoplearound the world. The 4th edition of the Asian Para Games will take place on 9– 15 October 2022, with fans set to be treated to the excitement and drama ofpara taekwondo for the first time. Para taekwondo’s inclusion in the Asian Para Games is the latest exampleof the sport’s growing global popularity with the sport already included in thePar
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SAHL HASHESSH,Egypt (October 4, 2019) - The final preparationsfor the 3rd edition of the World Taekwondo Beach Championships areunderway on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt, as the beautiful bay of Sahl Hasheesh readiesitself to host the world’s best athletes. After two successful editions, the SahlHasheesh Piazza will host the third edition of the highly anticipated Beach Championshipsfrom 11-13 October. The event will be split across fourawe-inspiring disciplines, with Recognised Poomsae, and Freestyle Dynamic Kicksand Breaking Challenge all operating on a single-elimination t
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] CHIBA, Japan (27 September 2019) - World Taekwondotoday completed the first day of a two-day test event, in Chiba, Japan as theytrialled a series of innovations that will be showcased at Tokyo 2020 when theworld’s best athletes come together to compete for Olympic and Paralympicglory. Kyorugi athletescompeted in the men’s -58kg and women’s -49kg categories wearing thebrand new, high-tech uniforms which it is hoped willbe used during the Olympic Games for the first time. The uniform wasdeveloped following interviews with athletes and meetings of the Technical & Develo
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] Gwangju, KOREA (September 21, 2019) - The2019 GCS International Convention took place on September 21, 2019 at ChosunUniversity in Gwangju, Korea. The Gwangju 2019 GCS InternationalConvention, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of the GCSInternational and the 38th U.N. International Day of Peace, drew about 1,500people from about 20 countries. Founded in 1979, GCS International is aSeoul-based U.N.-affiliated non-governmental organization (NGO) headed by Dr.Chungwon Choue, who also serves as president of World Taekwondo. With threemajor spirits of goodwi
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] BUDAPEST, Hungary (15 September 2019) – Taekwondo made an explosiveimpact at the inaugural World Urban Games in Budapest, Hungary, showcasing,kicks, flips and tricks in a brand-new competition format designed to appeal toyouth and young adults. The two-day taekwondo demonstration event took place amid the three-dayUrban Games, an all-new competition that takes place under the banner of GAISF. Taekwondo was demonstrated, rather than competed. Members of theelite-level WT Demonstration Team provided the manpower that showcased thesport in Budapest. Urban Games taekwondo i
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] CHIBA, Japan (15 September 2019) - The third andfinal day of the Chiba Grand Prix saw golds go to Thailand and Azerbaijan asthe Women’s -49kg and Men’s -80kg categories were contested. The final of the former category delivered aclassic rivalry, while the final of the latter gifted the crowd with what mustsurely rank as one of the finest taekwondo battles of all time - an instantclassic for the sport. Women’s -49kg The final pitted Panipak Wongpattanakit ofThailand against Jingyu “Superkicker” Wu of China. The latter, a two-timeOlympic gold medalist, is making a triumph
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] CHIBA, Japan (14 September 2019) – The second day of the ChibaGrand Prix saw Korea win two of the golds on offer and France the third afterthree tight final matches that were all decided in the last round. Men’s -58kg The final of the category presented two of the top players from two ofthe top teams in the game: Jun Jang of Korea versus Armin Hadipour Seighalaniof Iran. Round 1 started slowly, with neither player committing - then theIranian landed to the body for two points. He then started head hunting andlanded a wickedly fast head shot to go 5-0 up. Yet more troubl
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] CHIBA, Japan (12 September 2019) - The first dayof the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Chiba, Japan, saw fighters from Turkey,Iranand China capture the golds. With Olympic qualification points on tap, thetournament, held in the Tokyo suburb which will host the Olympic taekwondocompetition next year, promised great things. It delivered – with a last-secondreversal of fortune, a high-scoring superfight and a grudge battle between the biggestrivals in the women’s division. Womens -57kg In the finals, Nada Laraaj of Morocco took onHatice Kubra Ilgun of Turkey. Round 1 saw both