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 …
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AETF president Master Leonardo Oros Duek meets with Kosovo NOC
On March 7, 2024, Master Leonardo Oros Duek, President of the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation (AETF) made a historic visit to Kosovo. The primary purpose of this trip was to develop Taekwon-Do in the region. He accompanied by Efraim Barak, General Counsel of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF). During their stay, a notable meeting took …
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ITF to #InspireInclusion
In the dynamic world of sports, the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) stands as a beacon of martial arts excellence. While the focus is often on the prowess and skill of the athletes, it is crucial to acknowledge the transformative journey of females within the ITF. Over the years, the organisation has evolved to inspire inclusion, …
Intensive Meeting of ITF Executive Committee in Warsaw
The ITF Executive Committee meets weekly to discuss the daily issues of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. It consists of the President, Grand Master Paul Weiler, the Senior Vice President, Grand Master Clint Norman, the Vice President, Master Annick Van Driessche, and the Treasurer, Master Leonardo Oros Duek. Since the elections in September 2023 in Finland …
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173rd IIC Auckland New Zealand
The 173rd IIC was held in Auckland, New Zealand on 1st to 3rd March 2024. This IIC also marked the 20 years milestone anniversary of IICs in New Zealand since our founder General Choi’s passing. The course was conducted by ITF Technical Committee members Grand Master Hector Marano, Grand Master Paul McPhail, Master Jurek Jedut, and …
Report of the 43rd QIUC New York
The 43rd Qualifying International Umpire Course was held on 24th and 25th February 2024, in La Guardia Plaza Hotel, New York, USA. It consisted of a 2-day period for a total of 12 hours. It was delivered in English and Spanish, the two official languages of the ITF. There were 87 participants from 10 countries, …
