The International Taekwon-Do Federation will hold its 9th General Assembly on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Benidorm, Spain, on the eve of the ITF World Cup 2026. The General Assembly brings together representatives of ITF Member Associations to review the federation’s work and take important decisions for its future. With a comprehensive agenda covering governance, finances, committee activities, and future major events, several key matters will be discussed.
The Assembly will receive the report of the Secretary General as well as reports from the ITF committees on their activities and work over the past period. The President will also address the Assembly, providing an overview of the federation’s current development and priorities for the future. Together, these reports give Member Associations an opportunity to review the work carried out across the federation. Not all of the past work wasalways in a spotlight and the reports give a chance to get the full picture.
A glimpse on the most exciting items on the agenda:
1) One of the key decisions will be the by-election of a Member-at-Large of the ITF Board of Directors. Further information about the candidates and the election process is available on the dedicated election page.
2) The Assembly will consider the ITF financial report and the proposed budget for 2027. The financial report provides an overview of the federation’s financial activities, while the budget sets out the financial framework for the coming year and supports the ITF’s ongoing programmes and development.
3) Another important item will be the consideration of amendments to the ITF Statutes. The Statutes provide the foundation for the governance and organisation of the federation. The proposed changes will be presented to the Assembly for discussion and decision.
4) Looking further ahead, Member Associations will also consider applications to host future ITF major events. The agenda includes applications for the 2029 and 2031 ITF World Championships, as well as the 2028 and 2030 ITF World Cups. These decisions will determine the locations of several major ITF events in the coming years.
A Key Moment for the ITF
The General Assembly provides Member Associations with an important forum to review the federation’s activities and participate in decisions affecting its future. Taking place immediately before the World Cup, the 2026 Assembly will bring representatives from across the ITF together in Benidorm for an important week of competition, meetings and international cooperation.
All Member Associations have received the official invitation and agenda by email. Any association that has not received the documents is requested to contact the ITF Office.
The official invitation, agenda and further information are available on the General Assembly 2026 event page.
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