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21 Mar 2025
On this occasion, marking the 59th commemoration and formation of the International Taekwon‑Do Federation (I.T.F.), we pay tribute to our Legendary Founder Gen. Choi Hong Hi. The 22nd March 1966 ushered in a new era in Taekwon‑Do with the establishment of the I.T.F. which developed so rapidly that today we have a global community with many millions of practitioners across five continents. May his legacy continue to serve the many millions of people globally in their effort to build a more peaceful world through his moral precepts and foundation left behind. This year holds even greater significance, as we also prepare to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the naming of Taekwon‑Do on April 11, 1955 - a moment…
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22 Mar 2025
This is a report on the recent evaluation of national sports federations conducted by the National Olympic Committee and the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports. This comprehensive evaluation meticulously assessed the performance and achievements of various sports federations across the country. The results provided valuable insights into the level of activity and…
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7 Mar 2025
Master Valerie Keane: A Trailblazer for Women in Taekwon‑Do As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the ITF Women’s Committee proudly highlights the remarkable journey of Master Valerie Keane, a dedicated martial artist, instructor, and leader who has paved the way for generations of Taekwon‑Do practitioners. With over four decades of commitment to the art, Master Keane’s story is…
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5 Mar 2025
INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SEMINAR & INSTRUCTORS COURSE – 21 st to 23rd February 2025 International Technical Seminar & International Instructors Course hosted by the British Isles Taekwon‑Do Federation (BITF) held at Hinckley,Leicestershire, UK. Conducted by Grandmaster L Hutchison (BITF President, ITF EB Member, ITF Chairman Junior & Veterans Committee, EITF EB Member & President IMG…
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27 Feb 2025
The “12th Dubai Taekwon‑Do ITF National Championship 2025” was held successfully on 15th February 2025 at Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai Campus, International Academic City, Dubai Under the Patronage of Dubai Sports Council. Over 150 participants and more than 600 Parents supporters from Different EMIRATES of UAE took part in the Championship. Individual Pattern, Individual…
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17 Feb 2025
Ceremony of Recognition and ITF Dan International Certificate Distribution Saturday, 1st February 2025 On Saturday, 1st February 2025, a momentous and historic ceremony took place, honoring the members of the All Afghanistan National Taekwon‑Do Association (AANTA) in the presence of Afghanistan Sports key members Head of Afghanistan NOC, including the Head of Physical Education and…
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9 Feb 2025
The first-ever ITF Taekwondo Police Championship was held with grandeur and excitement on February 9, 2025, at the Training and Education Command of the Ministry of Interior Affairs. This prestigious competition, structured across various age categories, brought together 150 elite athletes from different clubs across Kabul, Parwan, and Maidan Wardak provinces. The event was officially…
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3 Feb 2025
Sunsari District team has been Champion of Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship-2025 Kathmandu: Sunsari district team has won the title of the Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Championship held in Biratnagar. The competition was organized by the Koshi Province ITF Taekwon‑Do Association in coordination with the Koshi Province Sports Development Board and was inaugurated by the…
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27 Jan 2025
Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 Successfully Concluded. Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 concluded successfully on January 26, 2025, at the National Sports Council, Tripureshwor. The event organized by the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation and approved by the National Sports Council and the two-day seminar focused on developing qualified…
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19 Jan 2025
The Sri Lanka International Taekwon‑Do Association successfully conducted a Taekwon‑Do seminar and Black Belt Grading Test on January 19, 2025, in Galle, Sri Lanka. The event was held under the patronage of Sweden ITF President, Grandmaster C.J. Armstrong, whose presence and guidance were invaluable to all participants. Following the grading test, two students—one male and one…
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7 Jan 2025
We glad to inform you that the 39th National Taekwon‑do ITF Championship 2024” and 26th National Umpire Seminar and was held successfully from 27th to 29th DECEMBER 2024 at CAMPAL INDOOR STADIUM, PANJIM, GOA 460 participants from 16 STATEs of India took part in the event organized by “GOA TAEKWON‑DO FEDERATION” in association with “TAEKWON‑DO ASSOCIATION OF INDIA”. .The Championship…
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27 Dec 2024
ITF President's new year message of 2025.
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21 Dec 2024
Today, the 21st day in December of 2024, my father passed away. He was 97. I only recently returned from Malaysia having spent time with him, talking about the early years of Taekwon‑Do in Malaysia, where he played an important role in the promotion of the art. We have lost a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. We have also lost a pioneer. This tribute to my father is…
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13 Dec 2024
On December 13th, 2024, Master Hed Mohammad Shirzai, Hon-Life President of the All Afghanistan National Taekwondo Association ITF, met with His Excellency Dr. Hafizullah Wali Rahimi, the President of the Afghanistan National Olympic Committee (NOC), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During the productive meeting, Master Shirzai discussed the global progress of the original ITF Taekwon‑Do, as…
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