Taekwondo Federation AETF) was held in the prestigious Lublin Conference Centre as part of the European Taekwon-Do

congress of the European Federation took place in the midst of the most important tournaments in European Taekwon-Do

, such as the 38th AETF European Taekwon-Do Championships, the 29th European Junior Championships and

the AETF, 32 were represented, as well as special guests such as the President of the International Taekwon-Do

the organisation of the 2025 European Championships was presented, which has been entrusted to the Taekwon-Do

The Taekwon-Do Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina won the bid after convincing the AETF delegates to

On Saturday, after the All Europe Taekwon-do Federation (AETF) Congress in Lublin, the three simultaneous

championships of the best European taekwon-do started early.

Technique, Individual Female Power Test, Mixed Pre-arranged Sparring and others of the 38th AETF European Taekwon-Do

along in the competition, began to have decisive moments in the fight for the 29th AETF Junior European Taekwon-Do

Another day of top European taekwon-do came to an end in Lublin with Poland winning 11 medals (six gold

This took place on the eve of the All Europe Taekwon-do Federation Congress (AETF).

Igor, Slian Mateusz, Brzoska Dawid, Książek Paweł and Nagielski Piotr.Poland leads the European Junior Taekwon-Do

competition with a total of 11 (three+four+four).The competitions ended early as the AETF All Europe Taekwon-Do

A new day of top European taekwon-do began in Poland on Friday with the long-awaited senior categories

Team Female Pattern.Norway quickly took the lead in the medal tally with gold medals for the National Taekwon-Do

During the European Championships in Lublin, Inside The Games had the pleasure of interviewing Gustavo Livon, Chair of the ITF's Mergers Committee, which is responsible for merging federations with the aim of improving the martial art's activities.

"If they do not merge, there is a maximum deadline, which is the 1st of January 2028, so a lot of commitment

which are significant, is that they understand that what is being sought is the good of international taekwon-do

not understand, beyond economic support, how can taekwon-do practitioners benefit from the ITF?

day of meetings with national federation representatives, he replied: "The ITF has activities such as Taekwon-Do

Kids, Adapted Taekwon-Do and Taekwon-Do for Seniors, all of which will benefit, as well as instructors

several junior and pre-junior athletes make their debuts in the six disciplines of the ITF European Taekwon-Do

The Medical University of Lublin was once again decorated for the start of the European Taekwon-Do Championships

Italian and German contingents, were matched by support for the competitors as the cream of European taekwon-do

practitioners took centre stage.Slovakia made its presence felt at the 29th AETF Junior European Taekwon-Do

The 38th ITF European Taekwon-Do Championships started alongside the 29th Junior European Championships

The Medical University of Lublin in Poland hosted a grand opening ceremony for the 38th European Taekwon-Do

Championships organised by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), as well as the 29th European

officials and organisers.There was also time to honour grandmasters and prominent figures from the world of taekwon-do

and adaptive taekwon-do, who received ovations in the Sports and Entertainment Hall of the Medical University

The ITF European Taekwon-Do Championships begin this Wednesday and run until next Sunday in Lublin, south-east

The tournament will simultaneously host the 38th European Taekwon-Do Championships, the 29th European

championships taking place at the same time and in the same place, is an opportunity for the Polish Taekwon-Do

Federation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Taekwon-Do in Poland with the entire

European Taekwon-Do community.

 However, it's not just Poland that will be celebrating, as the European Taekwon-Do Federation (

The history of Taekwon-Do must be told from the 9th of November 1918, when Choi Hong Hi was born in Hwa

ITFTKDAfter many obstacles and fierce opposition, the name Taekwon-Do was finally established for this

new martial art on 11 April 1955. 69 years later, the International Taekwon-Do Federation and countless

athletes around the world commemorate the first appearance of Taekwon-Do.

the ITF, commented on the significance of this date: "Remembering the birth of a global sport like Taekwon-Do

 The reason for choosing the name Taekwon-Do is that, literally, "Tae represents the action of jumping

, on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on 6 April, the International Taekwon-Do

The ITF Constitution states that Taekwon-Do can be seen as a martial art, a way of life, as a sport and

The aim is for all ITF events to truly convey the values of Taekwon-Do through attitudes and behaviours

promote dialogue and respect across borders.In every gym and club around the world, every member of ITF Taekwon-Do

commitment to the values promoted by #WhiteCard: "I will build a more peaceful world" is part of the Taekwon-Do

oath recited before every Taekwon-Do class.ITF members share their photos with a white card as a clear

As part of the celebration of International Women's Day on 8 March, the ITF joined the global campaign #InspireInclusion. The idea is to help raise awareness of the importance of inclusion and gender equality, and to create environments that ensure women have equal opportunities to participate at all levels of the organisation.

Like many other martial arts, Taekwon-Do has historically been male-dominated.

even parades that put ITF women centre stage.These ranged from parades organised by the International Taekwon-Do

From The 38th European Taekwon-Do Championships, the 29th European Junior Championships and the 1st European

ITFThe organisers of the 2024 European Championships, the Polish Taekwon-Do Association, are taking this

opportunity to celebrate with the entire European Taekwon-Do community the 50th anniversary of the introduction

of Taekwon-Do in Poland.

At the same time, the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation (AETF) is celebrating its 45th anniversary.

Following the intensive Executive Committee workshop in Warsaw, Poland, at the beginning of March, ITF Standing Committee Chairs met virtually a week later.

as the ITF courses: from the mandatory International Instructor Course (IIC) and the International Do

and concluded that "many interesting projects for the future were mentioned and the versatility of Taekwon-Do

On March 7, master Leonardo Oros Duek, President of the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation (AETF) made

The primary purpose of this trip was to develop Taekwon-Do in the region.

He was accompanied by Efraim Barak, General Counsel of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF).

Master Oros Duek expressed his joy that ITF Taekwon-Do is taking its first steps in Kosovo.

Additionally, he showcased the inclusivity and accessibility of ITF Taekwon-Do to all individuals illustrated

in the book on Adapted Taekwon-Do, a special gift to the NOC president.In addition to this crucial meeting

Duek commended and congratulated them, recognizing them as the fundamental pillars of the emerging Taekwon-Do

also met with Master Niklas Enander from Sweden who is one of ITF’s tireless workers to develop ITF Taekwon-Do

The Executive Committee of the International Taekwon-Do Federation meets weekly to discuss the day-to-day

affairs of the International Taekwon-Do Federation.