FABIAN ITF

Master Gilberto Ruzza, aged 62, passed away on August 11, 2021 after three years struggle against cancer.

He was a true martal artist, a silent warrior, humble and solid, a real Taekwon-Do passionate, member of FITAE-ITF from the very beginning.

He was active as competitor and later always traveled with his students to attend competitions, courses and stages.

Never upfront, but always present and active in the Italian Federation, he has been a pillar for the Taekwon-Do movement especially in his region.

Master Ruzza lived near Venice and founded a pioneer school forming many black belts and instructors very active in Veneto region.

Already in a wheelchair, he had the strength to prepare two of his students for their VII and VI degree examination held in Tuscany on June 26, 2021.

As a true Master, accompanied by his sweet and strong wife, he surprised all of us deciding to attend the examination and to assist his students.

What a pleasure to see him again!

We all greated him with deep joy and gratitude and celebrated his return with great affection and respect.

He took part in the celebrations for the newly promoted members, sharef the gala lunch on a beach terrace, enjoyed the fantastic day and the delightful sunshine and the joyful company.

Now we know that it was his last farewell.

Resilient, perseverant, the Italian Taekwon-Do Federation pay deep respect to Master Gilberto Ruzza and to his indomitable spirit, eternal example for all of us.

As Italian Taekwondoist we are honoured and grateful for having received his life witness and teachings.

His funeral will take place in Mestre (Venice) on August 16, 2021. 

FITAE-ITF

ITALIAN TAEKWON-DO ITF FEDERATION

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Dear ITF Members,

International Taekwon-Do Federation hereby would like to remind that the registration for the 1^st Online World Taekwon-Do Championship 2021 will close on 22^nd of August at 12.00 UTC.
After this deadline changes or withdrawals are not allowed after this deadline.

Within the deadline 22nd August the team menagers have to:
– sent ‘Declaration of consent and data protection’ to Master Harry Vones at the email: [email protected],
– proceed with 100% Payment of competition fee by itf-books.com (Competitors cannot participate if the competitors fee is not paid in full.)

Information about the event can be found:
on ITF website: https://itftkd.sport/event/1st-itf-online-world-tkd-championship/
on SportData website: https://www.sportdata.org/taekwondo_itf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=261#a_eventhead

Should your National Team participate in the Championships, we encourage you to take steps in order to register your competitors in advance and not to proceed at the last moment to avoid mistakes in the applications.

ITF HQ

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With profound sadness and a heavy heart, we received information from Malaysian Taekwon-Do Federation, that Master Sivalingam passed away on August 7^th, 2021.

Master Sivalingam has been battling motor neuron disease for the past 2 years. His demise, however, was not directly related to the disease.

Master Sivalingam was a three-time team pattern ITF World Champion back in the 1990s during the World Championships in 1990 in Montreal, Canada, 1992 in Pyongyang, North Korea and in 1994 in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

He dedicated his life to Taekwon-Do and has many friends around the world.

He was also a qualified sports psychologist who have helped many athletes throughout his tenure with the National Sports Institute.

We value Master Sivalingam’s contributions to the development of ITF Taekwon-Do in Malaysia, and we will forever treasure his memories.

On behalf of the ITF Board of Directors we would like to express our deepest condolences to Master Sivalingam’s family, friends, students and to all members over the loss of a man who was a significant member of our Taekwon-Do Family.

ITF HQ

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Organized and unstoppable work is a constant in the ITF.

This Tuesday, June 15th, was a special commemorative date for the ITF with the second working meeting between the Organizing Committee of the Koper World Cup 2022, the ITF Executive Board, and the Development and Communications Committee.

For the Executive Board was President GM Paul Weiler, Vice President M Clint Norman, Secretary-General M Tadeuz Loboda, and Treasurer Sbn Leo Oros Duek. The Organizing Committee was represented by GM Wim Bos and M Tomaz Barada, while the Development and Communications Committee was represented by its chairman, Sbn Gustavo Livon, and M Fabián Izquierdo.

With the spirit of collaboration and joint work, during this second meeting, communication objectives were set for Koper 2022 including a work plan for journalistic coverage and the implementation of new ideas.
The goal is to provide, in real-time, as much information as possible through social media to all the followers of what will surely be this great event.

The positive energy and experience of a great team work, as well as the hope of returning to the great face-to-face events, are the engines to meet this task successfully.
The ITF World Cup 2022 in Koper, Slovenia, is more than one year to go – the ITF is already prepared for a huge on-site event with optimal coverage and information from all over the world.

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