On March 8, 2024, the President of the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation (AETF), Master Leonardo Oros Duek, was invited by the Secretary General of World Taekwondo (WT), Mr. Jeongkang Seo, as a special guest to the Prequalifying Championship for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. These multi-day championships were held in Sofia, Bulgaria, and the winner of a category won a ticket for participation at the Paris 2024. The invitation held great importance for Master Oros Duek, as it included a para Taekwondo competition.
During the event, Master Oros Duek had the honor of meeting the highest authorities of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU), including Sakis Pragalos (President), Slavi Binev (Vice President), Fred Buitenhuis (Vice President), and Antonio Barbarino (Secretary General). The meeting was characterized by a cordial and productive lunch, where ideas and coincidences were shared among the parties.
During the press conference, President Sakis Pragalos made a very courteous gesture by inviting President Oros Duek to sit beside him for photos. This act undoubtedly marks a historic milestone for ETU and AETF, demonstrating an initiation of dialogue and collaboration between both organizations.
Subsequently to the lunch, Master Leonardo Oros Duek was escorted to the para Taekwondo competition, where he could witness the development of the event. His prominent presence in this prequalifying championship reinforces AETF’s commitment to the development and promotion of Adapted Taekwon-Do at the international and European levels specifically.
This report highlights the importance of exchange between the main Taekwondo organizations worldwide, as well as the commitment of the AETF President to foster participation and growth of Adapted Taekwon-Do in internationally relevant events.
AETF president Master Leonardo Oros Duek meets with Kosovo NOC
