AIITA Closes the Year with Four Major ITF Taekwon-Do State Championships

The ALL INDIA ITF TAEKWON-DO ASSOCIATION (AIITA) has solidified its position as a leading authority in Taekwon-Do nationwide, concluding a highly successful 2025 by organizing four major State Championships that showcased the growing talent and dedication of its athletes.

I. Massive Success in Uttar Pradesh: The 22nd ITF State Championship

From October 31st to November 2nd, 2025, the city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, hosted the 22nd edition of the ITF Taekwon-Do State Championship. The event, held at St. Xavier’s School in Sahjanwa, was a spectacular display of skill and discipline.

Record Participation: A total of 347 competitors from 19 districts and 8 clubs participated, making it one of the most well-attended events.
Key Results:
- Champion: Gorakhpur District.
- 1st Runner-up: St. Xavier’s School Club.
- 2nd Runner-up: Siddharthnagar District.
Events: Athletes competed in 5 main events: Individual and Group Pattern, Individual and Group Sparring, and Power Breaking.
Grand Opening: The event featured a magnificent opening ceremony, including a vibrant cultural program, and was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, including:
- Mr. Pradeep Shukla (MLA).
- Mr. Rakesh Tiwari (Director of St. Xavier’s School).
- Mr. Jeet Lal Prajapati (President of TSAUP).
- Dr. Sunita Singh (Senior Vice President).
- Sabum Santosh Kumar Yadav (Secretary General of AIITA).

II. West Bengal: Innovation and Leadership in Siliguri

The West Bengal State Championship took place on November 8th and 9th, 2025, in Siliguri. This event emphasized transparency and technological integration in the competition.

Scope: 245 participants (both boys and girls) competed over two intensive days, running from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Technology: The event utilized the Sportdata electronic scoring system, elevating the competition standards.
Guests of Honor: The championship featured Padmashree Karimul Haque as the Chief Guest, with special observation from Sabum Santosh Kumar Yadav, Secretary General of AIITA.

III. Capital of Taekwon-Do: High Turnout in Delhi

Running concurrently with the West Bengal event, the Delhi State Championship on November 8th and 9th, 2025, demonstrated the strong roots of ITF Taekwon-Do in the capital.

Strength in Numbers: An impressive total of 500 athletes participated, split into 200 Senior & Junior and 300 Sub-Junior competitors, securing a strong pipeline of future talent.
Representation: The event brought together athletes from 12 schools and 10 NCR clubs.
Dignitaries Present: Chief Guests included the Principal of GD Goenka Dwarka and the President of the Taekwon-Do Organisation of Delhi.

IV. The Spirit of the Northeast: 12th Assam Championship

Closing the series of tournaments, the 12th Assam ITF Taekwon-Do Championship 2025 was successfully held on November 16th, 2025, at the Indoor Hall, North Lakhimpur.

Participation: 102 participating players attended this key regional championship.
Best Performance: The award for Best Team went to Lakhimpur District.
Community Recognition: The event received strong community support, with the attendance of several distinguished Chief Guests, including:
- Dr. Riva Das Bordoloi.
- Mrs. Rajlaxmi Hazarika (Principal, Gurukul School).
- Mr. Indramani Rajkumar (Writer & Social Worker).