1st ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup 2024

Dear Grand Masters, Masters, and Instructors:

It is an honor to invite you to participate in the First ITF Adapted Taekwon-Do World Cup, an event that will mark a milestone in the history of the ITF. This historic competition will take place within the framework of the “9th Mar del Plata Taekwon-Do World Cup 2024,” which will be held at the Islas Malvinas Sports Stadium, Mar del Plata, Argentina, from October 28 to November 3, 2024.

For the first time in ITF history, a competition will be held exclusively for athletes with disabilities, whether physical, motor, sensory, or intellectual. This edition will feature the Individual Patterns category, ranging from 4th Kup to 4th Dan. The age divisions will include Pre-Junior, Junior, Adult, and Advanced Senior.

The age divisions will be as follows:

• Pre-Junior: born between 2009 and 2011
• Junior: born between 2006 and 2008
• Adult: born between 1988 and 2005
• Senior: born in 1987 or earlier

After registration, the categories will be divided according to belt level and different degrees of disability. In case there are fewer than 4 competitors in a category, they may be merged.

The evaluation of each competitor’s degree of disability will be carried out by the ITF Inclusion Committee, under the leadership of Sbn. Anabel Vicario, along with her specialized team. All participants must undergo the evaluation committee’s review, presenting their medical certificate of fitness for competition, clearly stating the type and degree of disability. Additionally, the Unique Disability Certificate (CUD) must be presented. The final admission and classification of each competitor will be determined by the ITF Inclusion Committee, and this decision will be final and irrevocable.

The competition will be supervised by a special team of referees certified in Adapted Taekwon-Do, under the direction of Grand Master Abelardo Benzaquén, Chair of the Umpire Committee.

Registrations will be open until October 5, 2024, through the sportdata.org platform via the ITF online database (https://data.itftkd.sport). Each registration must be made through the club participating in the World Cup, provided it has access to the platform, or through the National or Allied Association of each country. The CUD must be sent by email to [email protected], indicating the corresponding registration number.

The registration fee is USD 100, and no penalties will be applied for accommodations outside of the official hotels.

We trust that this event will set a new standard in our community, allowing athletes with disabilities to showcase their talent and spirit on an international stage.

Warm regards, and we look forward to your participation in this historic event for the ITF and our athletes with disabilities.

GM Abelardo Benzaquén
Chair of the Umpire Committee
Sbn Anabel Vicario
Chair of the Inclusion Committee

PS: more information on the location, accommodation options, transportation, etc can be found in the official invitation of the World Cup 2024