[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SAHL HASHEESH, Egypt (October 13, 2019) - Thailandcontinued their domination on the final day of the 2019 World Taekwondo BeachChampionships in Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt, winning 41 medals over the three-dayevent, just under half of the total medals on offer. On the finalday, athletes competed in the Free Style Dynamic Kicks and Breaking Challenge,as well as Technical Breakings and High Kick Performance. In the Men’sFree Style Dynamic Kicks and Breaking Challenge, Thailand took three of thefour podium places. W. Sianglio secured gold, while silver and bronze went tofellow count
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SAHL HASHEESH, Egypt (October 14, 2019) - The future of taekwondo is changing, and Ms. Azza Fouly, Head of the Organising Committee for the 2019 World Taekwondo Sahl Hasheesh Beach Championships, is at the heart of it. It is the first woman to be elected Vice President in the history of the Arab Taekwondo Union. She was unanimously elected into the Arab Taekwondo Union General Assembly back in April this year, as well as becoming the youngest candidate to be elected for among sports federation in Arab. In an interview with World Taekwondo, she said: "It was revolutionary m
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SAHL HASHEESH,Egypt (October 12, 2019) - After yesterday’sfantastic start to the World Taekwondo Beach Championships in Sahl Hasheesh,Egypt, Thailand continued to dominate the field, securing 12 golds on day two. The action continued with Recognisedand Freestyle Poomsae, as well as Technical Breaking and Dynamic Kicks. With the bronze medal matches alreadycomplete in the Recognised Poomsae, day two saw the gold and silver podiumplaces decided. In theIndividual Recognised Poomsae Men’s Under 17 competition, SippakornWetchakornpatiwong (THA) secured gold over Aly Mohamed (EG
[By NBC-1TV K, Y Yi] SAHL HASHEESH,Egypt (October 11, 2019) – Third edition of World Taekwondo Beach Championshipswere successfully launched in Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt. Spain andThailand took opening goldmedals on the first day of 2019 World Taekwondo Beach Championships. M. Barreiro of Spain secured the firstgold medal, Egypt, winning the Freestyle Poomsae Individual Male Over 17Finals. Barreiro’s average score of 6.566 was enough to come out on top, overT. Bompenth and C. Khopana, both of Thailand, who finished in second and thirdrespectively. In the women’s Individual FreestylePoomsae Over 17
[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