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Taekwondo
The global taekwondo family will see a schedule jam-packed with important events
in 2011, including the WTF World Taekwondo Championships in Gyeongju, Korea on
May 1-6. World and continental taekwondo qualification tournaments for the 2012
London Olympic Games are also scheduled.
In 2011, the WTF will put top priority on promotion of our taekwondo events, thus
helping show the world the fairness in refereeing and the dynamism of taekwondo.
The use of a protector and scoring system (PSS), formerly electronic body
protectors, and the instant video replay system at the WTFs major championships
has significantly minimized controversy related to referee decisions. The WTF will
also make full use of its liaison office in Lausanne, Switzerland for a more effective
communication with the international sports community and a successful launch of
the WTF Global Membership System and the WTF Mandatory Global Athlete
Licence.
Under the New Year mission of World Peace through Taekwondo, the WTF will
launch a campaign to better serve humanity. Taekwondos intrinsic value lies in
its inherent virtues and life skills that lead to the development and achievement of
goals and dreams. It is for this purpose that the WTF will give financial and technical
support for the establishment of taekwondo programs in orphanages and refugee
camps around the world. I encourage our member national associations to join.
The WTF will put an equal emphasis on its stepped-up Taekwondo Peace Corps
activities and the proposed Taekwondo for All in Africa project. The Africa
project will greatly help promote taekwondo in the African region, which will give
hope and dreams to youths in need.
The WTF will also pay special attention to its youth education programs through its
active participation in and operation of the World Youth Taekwondo Camp, which was
launched in 2009 as an annual event.
As we embark on this journey, milestones have been set to guide us on our way to
be the most exemplary International Sports Federation. High on our agenda for the
future is securing taekwondo a permanent position in the Olympic Games in 2020
and beyond. The WTF will also strive to place taekwondo on the official program of
the Paralympic Games.
Achieving any of these goals will take great efforts on the part of every member of
the global taekwondo family. We must band together to further bring the sport we
love to the world. Every member of our global taekwondo family has his or her role to
play and we will know that together, we can make it better. We are one and the
future is ours to seize together.
Once again I extend my best wishes to our entire taekwondo family for the year
2011.
Chungwon Choue
President
World Taekwondo Federation
Africa (44)
Asia (43)
Europe (49)
1.Albania
2.Andorra
3.Armenia
4.Austria
5.Azerbaijan
6.Belarus
7.Belgium
8.Bosnia & Herzegovina
9.Bulgaria
10.Croatia
11.Cyprus
12.Czech Republic
13.Denmark
14.Estonia
15.Finland
16.France
17.Georgia
18.Germany
19.Great Britain
20.Greece
21.Hungary
22.Iceland
23.Ireland
24.Isle of Man
25.Israel
26.Italy
27.Latvia
28.Lithuania
29.Luxembourg
30.Macedonia
31.Malta
32.Moldova
33.Monaco
34.Montenegro
35.The Netherlands
36.Norway
37.Poland
38.Portugal
39.Romania
40.Russia
41.San Marino
42.Serbia
43.Slovak Republic
44.Slovenia
45.Spain
46.Sweden
47.Switzerland
48.Turkey
49.Ukraine
50.Afghanistan
51.Bahrain
52.Bangladesh
53.Bhutan
54.Brunei
55.Cambodia
56.China
57.Chinese Taipei
58.Hong Kong
59.India
60.Indonesia
61.Iran
62.Iraq
63.Japan
64.Jordan
65.Kazakhstan
66.Korea
67.Kuwait
68.Kyrgyzstan
69.Laos
70.Lebanon
71.Macao
72.Malaysia
73.Mongolia
74.Myanmar
75.Nepal
76.Oman
77.Pakistan
78.Palestine
79.Philippines
80.Qatar
81.Saudi Arabia
82.Singapore
83.Sri Lanka
84.Syria
85.Tajikistan
86.Thailand
87.Timor-Leste
88.Turkmenistan
89.United Arab Emirates
90.Uzbekistan
91.Vietnam
92.Yemen
93.Algeria
94.Angola
95.Benin
96.Burkina Faso
97.Burundi
98.Cameroon
99.Cape Verde
100.Central African Republic
101.Comoros
102.Cote dIvoire
103.Congo
104.D.R. of the Congo
105.Egypt
106.Equatorial Guinea
107.Ethiopia
108.Gabon
109.Gambia
110.Ghana
111.Guinea
112.Kenya
113.Lesotho
114.Liberia
115.Libya
116.Madagascar
117.Malawi
118.Mali
119.Mauritius
120.Morocco
121.Mozambique
122.Niger
123.Nigeria
124.Sao Tome & Principe
125.Senegal
126.Somalia
127.South Africa
128.Sudan
129.Swaziland
130.Chad
131.Tanzania
132.Togo
133.Tunisia
134.Uganda
135.Zimbabwe
136.Zambia
159.Guyana
160.Haiti
161.Honduras
162.Jamaica
163.Mexico
164.Netherlands Antilles
165.Nicaragua
166.Panama
167.Paraguay
168.Peru
169.Puerto Rico
170.St. Lucia
171.St. Kitts & Nevis
172.Surinam
173.St. Vincent & the Grenadines
174.Trinidad and Tobago
175.Uruguay
176.U.S.A.
177.Virgin Islands
178.Venezuela
Oceania (14)
179.American Samoa
180.Australia
181.Fiji
182.French Polynesia
183.Guam
184.Kiribati
185.Marshall Islands
186.New Caledonia
187.New Zealand
188.Papua New Guinea
189.Solomon Islands
190.Tonga
191.Samoa
192.Vanuatu
CONTENTS
PART 01 COMPETITIONS
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044
048
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PART 02 PICTORIAL
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112
150
154
160
PART 03 INTERNATIONAL
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TAEKWONDO SOLIDIFIES
ITS STATUS AS AN OLYMPIC SPORT.
Part 01
Competitions
012 1st Youth Olympic Games
020 Athlete Interview
024 8th World Junior Taekwondo Championships
028 2nd World Para-Taekwondo Championships
034 2010 World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships
038 1st SportAccord Combat Games
040 5th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
044 World Taekwondo Tour 2010 Moscow
048 Outline - 2011 World Taekwondo Championships Gyeongju
054 London Qualification System (Taekwondo)
056 Outline - World Qualification for 2012 LondonOlympic Games
062 WTF Referees
- WTF S-Class International Kyorugi Referees
- WTF Best Referee Award Recipients List
- Outline - 2012 London Olympic Games IR Selection & Training Camps
- Referee Interview
- IR Education Schedule For 2011
TAEKWONDOst
SHINES AT 1 YOUTH
OLYMPIC GAMES
IN SINGAPORE
For the World Taekwondo
Federation, the taekwondo
competition of the inaugural Youth
Olympic Games, which were held
on Aug. 15-19, 2010 in Singapore,
was a great success for many
reasons.
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Of the 99 athletes, all born between Jan. 1, 1993 and Dec. 31,
1994, 59 athletes, 29 male and 30 female, earned the tickets to
the taekwondo competition through the WTF World Taekwondo
Qualification Tournament for the Youth Olympic Games. Host
Singapore received two male and two female tickets, while 36
athletes, including 19 females, participated in the taekwondo
event through the NOC universality places, better known as "wild
cards."
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COMPETITION DAY 1
Russia and Israel clinched one gold medal each on the
first day of the taekwondo competition at the inaugural
Youth Olympic Games on Aug. 15, 2010 in Singapore.
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COMPETITION DAY 3
Great Britain and Korea won one gold medal each on
the third day of the taekwondo competition at the 1st
Youth Olympic Games on Aug. 17, 2010 in Singapore.
In the womens -55kg final match, Great Britains Jade
Jones needed a fourth sudden-death round to beat
Vietnams Thanh Thao Nguyen for the gold medal.
The bronze medal in the womens division went to
Singapores Shafinas Abdul Rahman and Swedens
Jennifer Agren. Singapore earned two bronze medals
in taekwondo in two days.
COMPETITION DAY 4
Korea showed its supremacy in taekwondo as it swept two gold medals at stake on
the fourth day of the taekwondo competition at the 1st Youth Olympic Games on Aug.
18, 2010 in Singapore.
In the womens -63kg final match, Koreas Soo-yeon Jeon outpointed Germanys
Antonia Katheder 4-1 in the final match for
the gold medal. Jeon advanced to the final
match with a superiority victory over the
German.
second placer at the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament for the 2010
Youth Olympic Games, advanced to the final round as he outpointed his semifinal
opponent from Jordan, Yazan Alsadeq, 2-1.
Jordans Yazan Alsadeq and Canadas Stafan Bozalo grabbed the bronze medal each
in the mens division.
The WTF Taekwondo Demonstration Team made its final taekwondo demonstration
between the semifinal and final rounds for the spectators of the taekwondo
competition, drawing big applause from the spectators.
In the mens -63kg weight category, Koreas Byeong-deok Seo beat Portugals Mario
Silva 9-5 in the final match to earn his country the gold medal. Mr. Seo reached the
final match as he outpointed his semifinal opponent, Mexicos Alejandro Valdes, 5-0.
Mexicos Alejandro Valdes and Turkeys Berk Sungu won the bronze medal each in
the mens category.
In the afternoon, Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic
Committee, visited the taekwondo venue to watch four matches for about 1 hour,
together with WTF President Chungwon Choue. Several other IOC members also
visited the taekwondo venue.
Members of the WTF Taekwondo Demonstration Team greeted the IOC president at
the venue entrance, taking Dr. Rogge by surprise. When leaving the venue, the IOC
president highly praised the taekwondo competition as well-organized.
The bronze medal in the womens division went to Jessie Bates of the United States
and Melanie Phan of Canada. In the first round, Ms. Bates, the fifth placer at the WTF
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World Qualification Tournament, made a 3-0 upset victory over Koreas So-hui Kim,
who finished first at the WTF World Qualification Tournament.
In the mens -55kg weight category, Irans Keveh Rezaei outpointed Kazakhstans
Nursultan Mamayev 4-2 in the final match to clinch the gold medal. Mr. Rezaei
advanced to the final match with two consecutive RSC (referee stop the contest)
victories.
Jia Jun Daryl Tan of Singapore and Quoc Cuong Nguyen of Vietnam took home the
bronze medal each in the category. For host Singapore, the taekwondo bronze medal
marked the first medal at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
Zheng, the gold medalist at the 2010 WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships,
advanced to the final match as she easily beat his semifinal opponent from Cuba,
Yuieimi Abreu, 8-2.
Reflecting the high popularity of taekwondo, a lot of people applied for the
taekwondo training program offered by the WTF Taekwondo Demonstration Team
on two occasions in the afternoon on the third floor of the International Convention
Center, where various IOC-organized Culture and Education Programs are under way.
The bronze medal in the womens category went to Frances Faiza Taoussara and
Cubas Yuieimi Abreu.
In the mens +73kg weight category, Chinas Liu Chang needed a fourth suddendeath round for the gold medal against Germanys Ibrahim Ahmadsei. Liu, the
Korea
China
Iran
Russia
Great Britain
Israel
Thailand
Germany
Jordan
Mexico
Ukraine
Vietnam
Kazakhstan
Portugal
Canada
France
Singapore
United States
Argentina
Cuba
Lebanon
Spain
Sweden
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkey
Total
Gold
Silver
Bronze
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Question &
Answer
Can you tell me about your experience at the Youth Olympic
Games? Did you meet and make friends with people from
around the world? What did you find most interesting or special
at the Youth Olympic Games?
The first thing that I found and liked there is that I saw and met my big
taekwondo family and gained a lot of experience from others. In this aspect, my
coach helped me in how to learn from this experience. I made a lot of friends
from other countries - Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, China, Singapore, the UAE, Iran
and many other countries of the world. I also liked the YOG and its programs that
I enjoyed very much.
Did your participation in the Youth Olympic Games change your
view of the world? If so, in what aspects?
Yes, it did. I no longer feel that I am alone and I can see the world with open
eyes. I found people are kind and friendly with one another. The people in the
world can be friends, if they want to. I know that sport brings peace.
Ms. Sharifova of Tajikistan won the bronze medal in the womens under
44kg category at the taekwondo competition of the 2010 Youth Olympic
Games. She participated in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games through
the invitation of the Universality Program.
Is there any change in your daily life after winning the medal at
the Youth Olympic Games?
When I won the Olympic medal, I really started to believe myself that I can also
be a champion because the others are just like me and if I try my best, I can
win. I could believe myself and the experiences of my teachers and coaches in
taekwondo. I came to trust my coach more than before because what he said
about me and the expected result came true. I became famous in my country,
which I dont like. I do not want to be famous. It is not my wish. I just like
taekwondo.
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I know that you liked taekwondo since you were a child. Who
actually motivated you to start taekwondo? Can you explain
more about your motivation to start taekwondo?
When I was 10 years old, I watched a taekwondo show and competition on
TV. I liked it and thought it was so beautiful. Then, my father took me to the
taekwondo club at our national taekwondo federation in 1996, and encouraged
me to learn it. So I started training and my trainer and coach liked me so much
that they encouraged and worked hard for me. They also selected me as a
talented athlete. After that whenever I saw how sincerely my trainer helped me,
I became more serious and more passionate about taekwondo.
You practiced taekwondo for four years, a relatively short time
period, compared to other athletes. What do you think are the
reasons for your great achievement?
My coach, Jamshed Abdujaborov, who was with me at the YOG and my senior
coach, Ismatullo Khojaev, who worked very hard with me. Thanks to them
they believed that I could do it. They also confided in me and had trust in me.
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Question &
Answer
First of all, congratulations on your great achievement at the
2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games! How did you feel when
you won the bronze medal?
I was ecstatic and proud that I had contributed to the medal tally of my country,
and also for bringing glory to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation which has
been very supportive.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who had contributed to
my success for without which it would not have been possible for me. I thank
my parents for allowing me to pick up taekwondo; the Singapore Taekwondo
Federation for their full support and development of my taekwondo career
by providing me with all the trainings and competitions; my coaches for their
encouragement and faith in me; and my teammates for providing me with the
training support, mentally and physically but more importantly, being my friends.
Is there any change in your daily life after winning the medal at
the Youth Olympic Games?
I got a few stares now and then, but there hasnt been much of a significant
change in my life.
How was your experience of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games?
Did you meet and make friends with many people from different
countries there? What did you find most special or interesting
at the Youth Olympic Games?
The 2010 Youth Olympic Games had a very fun atmosphere outside the
competition venue and I am glad to say that I made friends with other taekwondo
athletes as well as athletes from other disciplines. One thing special about the
YOG is that we get to learn about the cultures of other countries through the
Cultural Experience Program.
Mr. Tan of Singapore won the bronze medal in the mens under 55kg
category in the taekwondo competition of the 1st Youth Olympic
Games in Singapore, earning his country Singapore the first medal at
the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
Is there any taekwondo athlete that you admire? If so, who is it?
I greatly admire Mr. Hadi Saei of Iran and Mr. Son Tae-jin of Korea.
From then onwards, I trained with the national players and under the tutelage of
the national coach, Ms. Wong Liang Ming. I am grateful of her for bringing my
game to a higher level and allowed me to compete with those in the region.
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This event provides the highest level of competition. The best young athletes of
taekwondo from around the world are here sharing in one sport, but with a thousand
dreams, said Dr. Chungwon Choue, president of the World Taekwondo Federaion, in
his speech during the opening ceremony.
Dr. Choue said, We all know of the terrible events that took place in Haiti and Chile
and are saddened that these teams were unable to join us. However, our goal of
taekwondo being a great influence on the lives of our young athletes is coming true.
Through our sport, we are able to reach out to those in need, like Haiti and
Chile. Our youth see this and they learn how to contribute to the world and build
friendships, he said. We come together in the spirit of friendship, competition, and
true compassion for each other. You can see this every time these young athletes
shake hands at the end of each match.
He said, We just completed the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament
for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, and have selected those who will compete in
Singapore this summer. The first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore are the
result of the International Olympic Committees goal of promoting youth through
sport. The WTF has long shared this same goal and it will not stop here in Tijuana or
in Singapore.
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Day 2
Host Mexcio clinched one gold medal on the second
day of the World Junior Taekwondo Championships.
The United States, China, Turkey and Korea also
grabbed one gold each.
In the womens -44kg weight division, the United
States Cheyenne Lewis clinched the gold medal as
she beat Koreas Mi Hui Choi. The bronze went to
Ukraines Romoidanova Iryna and Irans Shirjahani
Maryam.
Chinas Li Wanhui beat Frances Haby Niare to win the
gold medal in the womens -63kg weight category.
Russian Potapova Alexandra and Korean You Jin Jang
shared the bronze medal.
In the mens -48kg weight category, Koreas Jeong
Hun Kim earned his country the first gold medal at
the 8th World Junior Championships. The silver went
to Jordans Al Ahmad. Iranian Ahmadi Danial and Thai
Emsri Karepol shared the bronze medal in the division.
In the mens -51kg weight division, Mexicos Rodriguez
Cesar Roman gave his country the first gold as he
brushed aside a stiff challenge from Russian Denisenko
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Day 4 (Final)
Iran
Korea
Turkey
Russia
Mexico
Spain
Canada
Greece
U.S.A.
Kazakhstan
Germany
Azerbaijan
Jordan
Chinese Taipei
China
Brazil
Thailand
Croatia
Australia
Italy
Women
Pts
B Rk. Nation
68
62
49
41
40
32
30
27
24
23
22
21
21
21
20
20
19
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17
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Korea
China
Turkey
U.S.A.
Croatia
Russia
Mexico
Chinese Taipei
France
Germany
Puerto Rico
Iran
Canada
Spain
Greece
Jordan
Australia
Kazakhstan
Great Britain
Netherlands
Pts
82
52
41
32
27
27
26
23
22
22
21
21
20
19
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The final day of the World Junior Championships featured four weight
divisions.
In the mens -63kg category, Irans Homayouni Amirhossein crushed
Marcin Anikiej from Poland 15-3 in the final match for the gold medal.
The bronze went to Canadas Shashank Bhat and Cubas Daniel Miranda
Fidalgo.
In the mens -59kg category, Koreas In Chang Jeong managed to grab
the gold medal as he outpointed Greeces Tzellos Kleanthis in the final
match 6-5. Russias Echilov Khadzhimurad and Turkeys Yusuf Kocaman
shared the bronze in the division.
In the womens -46kg division, Turkeys Kubra Cakir won the gold medal
by defeating Mexicos Gallegos Vanessa 8-1 in the final match. The
bronze went to Canadas Elodie Beaulieu and Germanys Nolp Sabrina.
In the womens -55kg category, Koreas Su Ji Choi outpointed Great
Britains Jade Jones for the gold medal. Tunisias Ben Ali Rahma and
Thailands Roeksirirat Sirada shared the bronze medal.
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Prior to the semifinal matches, there was an opening ceremony of the 2nd World ParaTaekwondo Championships. The ceremony drew high-ranking sports figures, including
Mr. Ivan Dibos, an IOC member of Peru and vice president of the WTF; Mr. Pavel
Novikov, deputy minister of sport, tourism and youth policy of the Russian Federation;
and Mr. Anatoly K. Terekhov, president of the Russian Taekwondo Union.
A total of 65 athletes from 21 countries on the five continents competed in the 2nd
WTF World Para-Taekwondo Championships, which took place at the Yubileyny
Sports Complex in downtown St. Petersburg. The one-day event featured eight male
and two female categories.
In his opening speech, WTF President Chungwon Choue said, From the beginning of
humankind, as a species we have faced challenges head-on. We have found that any
goal can be met if a desire is held in our hearts. Today, we gather to celebrate the
enduring will of the humanity to rise up and accomplish greatness.
The 1st WTF World Para-Taekwondo Championships were held in Baku, Azerbaijan
on June 10, 2009, drawing a total of 36 athletes and 18 officials from 16 countries.
The power and practice of taekwondo is bound by no limits: not by age, gender,
race, religion, nationality, nor physicality. It gives strength to the soul to overcome any
obstacle, Choue said.
The St. Petersburg championships used an electronic body protector system and an
instant video replay system to ensure fair judging and refereeing.
The Olympic weight divisions applied to the Para-Taekwondo Championships: -58kg,
-68kg, -80kg and +80kg for male contestants; -49kg, -57kg, -67kg and +67kg for
female contestants.
Modified competition rules applied to the championships. Attacks to the head were
prohibited and the duration of the contest was three rounds of one minute each with
a one-minute break between rounds.
Weight divisions were modified as follows: amputation with both limbs above elbows,
amputation of one limb above the elbow, amputation of both limbs below the elbows,
and amputation of one limb below the elbow.
He continued to say, Last year, we were all inspired by our first-ever WTF World
Para-Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. What began as a trial became
a historical event where athletes displayed the philosophy and spirit of taekwondo in
ways that had never been achieved before.
The 2nd WTF World Para-Taekwondo Championships are about courage, hope,
inspiration and dreams. It is through your courage that you will inspire others with
disabilities to have hope for their dreams, Choue said. It is for this reason that the
WTF is putting forward great efforts to make taekwondo a sport in the Paralympics.
He said, It is important to remember in all of our endeavors that it isnt the destination
of our adventures that should be valued. It is the journey itself that defines our
successes. The path you have taken reveals your integrity, grace and heart to
succeed in your endeavor.
Male Division
Female Division
Azerbaijan
Russia
Turkey
Canada
Spain
United Kingdom
Russia
Azerbaijan
France
Turkey
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Australia
Iran
Turkey
Finland
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2
3
3
Kumaev, Muhtar
Huseynov, Anar
Saez-Manzanares, Nicolas
Kayan, Bayram
Sebates, Felix A
Nyamganid, Alexandr
Adishirinov, Vugar
Russia
Azerbaijan
France
1
2
3
3
Hasanov, Huseyn
Samadov, Mahmud
Amado Garagarza, Gabriel
Tokdogan, Yasin
France
Spain
Russia
Azerbaijan
Israel
Azerbaijan
Italy
Canada
1
2
3
3
Bopha, Kong
Vidal Alarez, Alejandro
Istamulov, Lukman
Nursaddinov, Emin
What are the major plans, goals and activities of the WTF
Paralympic Committee for 2011?
Spain
Iran
Azerbaijan
Mongolia
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2
3
3
Erdogan, Turan
Bayramov, Jahangir
Aydogdu, Cengiz
Ataev, Zainutdinov
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Turkey
Russia
FEMALE DIVISION
Weight Category: Female A5,6 Under 49kg
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Sheykhakhmedova, Dilyara
Papizhuk, Anastasya
Russia
Russia
Canada
United Kingdom
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Question &
Answer
What efforts has the WTF Paralympic Committee made for the
development of para-taekwondo?
As a committee, we have created and defined the definition of para-taekwondo.
This is an important step from the beginning to ensure that we have created and
established the right amount of governance to see success for athletes and the
WTF para-taekwondo program.
Our committee has created and
put forward for WTF approval, the
classification guidance for Amputee
Athletes, and the rules manual for
amputee sparring. It is expected that
as time goes by, further guidance
documentation will be created
to provide the correct level of
governance over other activities such
as poomsae and other disabilities
such as cerebral palsy, for example.
As a requirement and ascension
step of the IPC, the WTF ParaTaekwondo Committee assisted the
WTF in administering two World
Para-Taekwondo Championships
that exceeded the participation
requirements of the IPC.
The first was held in Baku Azerbaijan in 2009, and the second was held in St.
Petersburg, Russia in 2010. Although these two venues were not as well-known
as other capital cities, the participation requirements were exceeded, and we
were all pleased with the results.
The committee and the WTF are currently in the development of the 3rd WTF
World Para-Taekwondo Championships which will be held in Santa Cruz, Aruba in
2012. This event is expected to be more successful than the last two and more
events are planned.
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Question &
Answer
Ms. Lisa Dawn Standeven of Canada, the gold medalist at the 2nd WTF World Para-Taekwondo Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia, is busy with playing all
different roles: wife, mother of three children, teacher-turned businessperson, taekwondo teacher and practitioner.
She talks about who she is, what is taekwondo for her and why she loves taekwondo. Lets meet her and her taekwondo family!
Can you tell us about you, your job, your hobby, your family and
so on?
I am a 43-year-old wife and
mother of three children (4, 9
and 10 years old). I have been
a teacher for students with
special needs for 15 years and a
principal for the last 4 years of my
teaching career. My husband and
I own a growing business in the
waste and recycling industry and
I recently left my teaching career
to help manage this business. We
have a small taekwondo school
that runs classes twice a week.
I teach at after-school program,
and both my husband and I teach
at our teen and adult class in
the evening. My main hobby is
taekwondo, but I enjoy running
and hiking as well.
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The year 2010 may have been a bit special to you. You
participated in the 2nd WTF World Para-Taekwondo
Championships and won the gold medal in your weight
category (+67kg). Can you tell us how did you feel when you
won the gold medal, and also how was the experience there in general?
2010 was definitely an exciting year for me. Travelling to Russia to compete in
sparring was an amazing experience. I was so heartened to see the numbers
of athletes with limited use of their arms and hands that possessed the same
spirit and passion for taekwondo that you see in the able-body events. In fact,
many of them compensated for the lack of use of their arms, by developing
incredible speed and accuracy in their kicks. I met many kind and supportive
athletes.
I was quite unsure what I would face in terms of competition. It was my first
experience sparring others with a similar disability as me. My final match
against Great Britains Amy Truesdale was challenging. She is a skilled martial
artist and half my age. I suppose my physical strength and my determination
carried me through to win in overtime. She is a formidable opponent.
For me, taekwondo is a hobby and passion that involves my entire family.
Taekwondo provides me with the opportunity to do three things I love: teach,
compete and travel. It is a physical activity that challenges me physically and
mentally. And recently, it has become an outlet for me to share some life
learning with others who face challenges in their lives.
Winning gold was very exciting, if not a bit surreal. I was so proud of myself, my
master and for Canada.
For me, taekwondo is an excellent way to stay fit, but I especially love that
it combines extreme physical workouts with cerebral focus. Not only do you
engage your body, but your mind as well. I love the excitement of sparring, the
beauty of poomsae and, of course, I love to teach so instructing is always fun
for me.
Lastly, can you tell us what is your plans for 2011 for
taekwondo and also for your life in general?
2011 will continue to be a year of growth for me. Nationals in Canada are
upcoming, as is my next promotion test. We are in the process of building
a gym for our classes and for training. With luck that will be completed in
February. I will continue to train and learn and support my students and fellow
competitors. I hope to learn more about coaching and instructing, but sparring
will always be my love and my focus.
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Womens Division
Nation
Nation
Iran
Korea
Spain
China
Turkey
Turkey
Korea
Thiland
Russia
Mexico
U.S.A.
Russia
China
France
Chinese Taipei
U.S.A.
Rank
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WTF COUNCIL
APPROVES ARUBA AS
HOST OF 2012 WORLD
CUP TAEKWONDO TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The World Taekwondo Federation held its Council meeting at
the Yin Du Hotel in Urumqi, China on July 19, 2010, in which
Council members decided on important issues.
The Council gave the Aruba Taekwondo Association the
right to host the 2010 WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team
Championships and the 3rd WTF World Para-Taekwondo
Championships in 2012 in Santa Cruz, while it approved the
Egyptian Taekwondo Federation to host the 9th WTF World
Junior Taekwondo Championships in Sharm El Sheikh in
November of 2012.
In recognition of its efforts for the promotion of taekwondo,
the Council promoted the status of Macao from a provisional
member to a full member.
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TAEKWONDO COMPETITION AT
1st SPORTACCORD COMBAT
GAMES WRAPS UP IN GREAT SUCCESS
Beijing Olympic Games, advanced to the final round as he outpointed his semifinal
opponent, Balla Dieye from Senegal.
Huang Jiannan of China and Balla Dieye of Senegal grabbed the bronze medal each
in the mens division.
In the womens -67kg weight category, Koreas Hwang Kyung-seon easily beat
Croatias Petra Matijasevic 6-0 in the final match for the gold medal. Hwang, the
gold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the gold medalist at the 2009
World Taekwondo Championships, reached the final match as she brushed aside
a stiff challenge from
Chinese Taipeis Chuang
Chia Chia in the semifinal
match.
The bronze medal in the
womens category went
to Chuang Chia Chia
from Chinese Taipei and
Khaoula Ben Hamza from
Tunisia.
In the mens -80kg
weight division, Irans
Masoud Hajizavareh beat
Spains Nicolas Garcia
Hemme 3-2 in the final
match for the gold medal. Hajizavareh advanced to the final round as he outpointed
6-5 his semifinal opponent, Mauro Sarmiento from Italy.
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he earned the first point in the fourth sudden-death round in the final match against
Kazakhstans Arman Chilmanov.
Chinas Hu Yaxin and Russias Roman Kuznetsov grabbed the bronze medal each in
the mens division.
The WTF Taekwondo Demonstration Team made three taekwondo demonstrations at
the competition venue, drawing big applause from the spectators.
An instant video replay system and an electronic protector and scoring system (PSS)
were used at the taekwondo competition.
Women
Nation
Nation
Mauro Sarmiento of Italy and Kim Joon-tae of Korea won the bronze medal each in
the mens division.
Iran
Chinese Taipei
Spain
Korea
In the womens -49kg weight category, Spains Brigida Yague Enrique needed a
fourth sudden-death round to beat Thailands Buttree Puedpong in the final match
for the gold medal.
Italy
Great Britain
Korea
Spain
The bronze medal in the womens category went to Chinas Wu Jingyu, the gold
medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and Frances Yasmina Zora Aziez.
China
France
Mexico
Croatia
In the mens category, Spain and Iran each won one gold and one silver, topping
other nations. Korea and Italy followed with one gold and one bronze each.
In the mens -58kg weight division, Spains Joel Gonzalez Bonilla easily beat
Mexicos Guillermo Perez Sandoval in the final match for the gold medal.
Kazakhstan
Israel
Egypt
Thailand
In the womens -57kg weight category, Chinese Taipeis Tseng Pei Hua outpointed
Israels Bat-El Gatterer 6-5 in the final match for the gold medal. Tseng, the bronze
medal winner at the 2009 WTF World Taekwondo Championships in Copenhagen,
Denmark, advanced to the final match as she easily beat her semifinal opponent,
Italys Veronica Calabrese, 6-3.
Chutchawal Khawlaor of Thailand and Sherif Shaaban of Egypt took home the bronze
medal each in the mens division.
Russia
China
Senegal
Egypt
Thailand
Italy
Mexico
Tunisia
Total
Total
The bronze medal in the womens category went to Italys Veronica Calabrese and
Egypts Mohamed Yasser Hend.
In the mens -68kg weight division, Koreas Son Tae-jin beat Irans Reza Naderian
6-3 in the final match for the gold medal. Son, the gold medal winner at the 2008
In the womens +67kg weight category, Great Britains Bianca Michaela Walkden
earned her country the first gold medal at the event with a superiority victory over
Frances Gwladys Epangue.
The bronze medal in the womens category went to Koreas An Sae-bom and
Mexicos Maria del Rosario Espinoza.
In the mens +80kg weight division, Italys Leonardo Basile won the gold medal as
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The Good Fighting Spirit Prize went to Finland, Lebanon and Peru, while the Active
Participation Prize went to Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Libya.
The Best Referee Awards of the championships went to five referees: Seung-jae Heo
of Korea, Ahmed Hassan El Mofty of Egypt, Elio Luppichini Mella of Chile, Vera Moens
of Belgium and Roberto Lopez of Mexico.
The opening day of the three-day event featured six events: the mens individual
junior, the womens individual junior, the 2nd pair, the mens individual 1st master,
the mens individual 3rd master, and the womens individual 3rd master division.
In the mens individual junior category, Koreas Wang-kon Hwang won the gold,
while Vietnams Le Anh Minh earned his country the silver medal. The bronze went to
Uzbekistans Satarov Zafar and Irans Mahdi Jamal Fashi.
In the womens individual junior division, Koreas Sung-yae Cho clinched the gold
and Chinas Yao Jingjing grabbed the silver. Vietnams Minh Tu Nguyen and Irans
Bahareh Ghaderian shared the bronze medal.
In the 2nd pair category, Germanys Elvira Brigitte Fuhrmann and Michael Bussmann
won the gold medal, while Spains Yolanda Ubero and Alberto F. Delgado clinched the
silver.
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Colombias O. Agudelo.
In the womens 1st master division, Koreas Yeong-ae Seo took the
gold medal to become the five-time world champion. The silver went
to Germanys Turner. The bronze went to Spains Y. Ubero and Chinese
Taipeis Hang-Wen Chang.
In the mens 1st team category, the Philippines Jean Pierre L. Sabido,
Anthony Matias, and Brain Alan Sabido took home the gold medal,
while Germanys Adrian Wassmuth, Roger Kesternich, and Patrick
Heinrich Bogusch won the silver. The bronze went to Irans Alinadali
Najafabadi, Milad Yaghoubi, and Akbar Forouzan, and Chinas Zhu
Yuxiang, Li Jingyu, and Zhan Wenpeng.
In the womens 1st team division, Vietnams Thi Thu Ngan Nguyen,
Thile Kim Nguyen and Tuyet Van Chau captured the gold medal, while
the silver went to Irans Nastaran Maleki Aderani, Mahsh Mardani and
Golsoum Mollamadadkhani. The bronze went to Chinas Zhu Mengxue,
Li Wen and Xia Yu, and Germanys Claudia Beaujean, Isabel Dormann
and Nicole Ketteniss.
Korea
Vietnam
Turkey
Iran
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Philippines
Uzbekistan
Spain
Italy
China
U.S.A.
Egypt
France
Mexico
Colombia
Chinese Taipei
Netherlands
Total
Gold
Silver
Bronze
9
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
18
2
1
5
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
18
1
4
5
3
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
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2nd Place
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
Mens +80kg Weight Category
1st Place
2nd Place
Yoo-Sun Ji (Korea)
3rd Place
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It is so thrilling. I didnt know how the three rounds have gone that fast.
It was like a video game... Ive never seen such a taekwondo match, so
fast and spectacular.
The spectators and TV audiences expressed their excitement after watching
the new exciting 5-member team competition between Korean and Russian
male teams at the Moscow Martial Arts Center.
The two teams were so very evenly balanced in the pursuit of victory and
exchanged attacks and counterattacks at full speed and power, which made
the spectators feel thrilled throughout the competition. The competition ended
with the Korean teams victory over the Russians at a score of 50 to 47 in the
midst of enthusiastic support from a stadium jam-packed with local Russian
fans.
In an effort to promote a new breed of taekwondo, the WTF tested this new
5-member team competition with a different competition format on the
international stage and it turned out to be a resounding success.
Each team consisted of five athletes of different weight categories and the
three rounds totaled 19 minutes. The first round lasted five minutes in which
each athlete should compete for a minute. The second and third round were of
7 minutes each, where an athlete can be replaced with another athlete at any
time regardless of the weight categories, as long as he has carried out at least
three attacks.
This new and innovative rule of free changes of athletes sparked excitement
among the spectators, reminding them of the tag team match often seen in
professional wrestling. It also lessened the pressure on the athletes that they
should control their power to ensure being able to going to the last minute,
instead allowing them to lash out all their power and high-level techniques at
full speed.
Moreover, as the timing for athlete exchange affects a lot on the flow of the
match, team coachs strategy plays an important role as well.
In addition, the scoring system featured with differentiated points given to
the level of technique encouraged athletes to attempt to deliver high-caliber
techniques. For example, a kick to the head is three points, while a turning kick
to the head gains four points. If an athlete knocks out the opponent, he will
gain 10 points.
To build on the momentum and formalize this format in the taekwondo
competition structure, a few more test matches will be conducted at
international taekwondo competitions in 2011 including the WTF World
Taekwondo Championships to be held in Gyeongju, Korea in May and the 6th
World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Vladivostok, Russia, before
official inclusion in the WTF World Cup Team Championships in 2012.
Under 54kg
Under 46kg
Under 58kg
Under 49kg
Under 63kg
Under 53kg
Under 68kg
Under 57kg
Under 74kg
Under 62kg
Under 80kg
Under 67kg
Under 87kg
Under 73kg
Over 87kg
Over 87kg
Over 73kg
Over 73kg
6. COMPETITION RULES
WTF Competition Rules in force as of the start of the competition
7. METHOD OF COMPETITION
Single elimination system will be applied throughout the tournament without
repechage.
The semifinals and finals may be held on the following day.
8. CONTEST TIME
2 minutes x 3 rounds with 1 minute break
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Womens division
10 . TEAM ENTRIES (Per male and female team respectively except Head of
Team and MNA officials)
POSITION
HEAD OF TEAM:
MANAGER:
COACH:
TRAINER:
TEAM DOCTOR:
MNA OFFICIALS
CONTESTANTS:
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* Every national taekwondo association is permitted to enter no more than one (1) contestant
per weight division.
** Each national taekwondo association is permitted to register no more than three (3) MNA
officials per country.
*** Head of team must be one person from one country
**** Maximum number of entries per country is 30
11. AWARDS
11.1 Individual Awards by rank: Medals will be awarded to the top four athletes in
the respective weight divisions.
11.2 According to the Bylaw of WTF World Ranking, the athletes who advance to
round of 16 or above will get certain ranking points as follows. The points
will be reflected on WTF World Ranking and will be used when seeding the
athletes for Olympic Qualification Tournaments.
1st place: 70 points
2nd place: 42 points
3rd place: 25.2 points
5th place: 15.12 points
9th place: 10.58 points
11.3 Most Valuable Players (MVP): One (1) male and one (1) female athlete will be
selected as MVPs, and trophy will be awarded respectively.
11.4 Team awards by rank: Based on the point system below, the top five (5)
teams of the Mens division and the top five (5) teams of the Womens
division will receive trophies, respectively.
11.4 Good Fighting Spirit Prize: Three (3) countries will be selected and trophy will
be awarded respectively.
11.5 Active Participation Prize: Three (3) countries will be selected and trophy will
be awarded respectively.
12. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
12.1 Round-trip airfare and Accommodation:
Round-trip airfare and accommodation charges of room and board shall be
borne by the participating National Association.
12.2 Entry Fees:
12.2.1 The OC shall collect the entry fees from the participating national
teams. The national team shall pay an entry fee to the OC at the time
of registration at the accreditation center(s) prior to the start of the
Championships. Athletes shall not be allowed to compete without
successful payment of entry fee.
12.2.2 Entry fee shall be various according to the timing and situation of the
submission of entry. Please read carefully the following guidelines.
12.2.2.1 Entry fee
12.2.2.1.1 US$50 per athlete
12.2.2.1.2 Entry forms will be accepted only when the forms are
completely filled out with all required information and signed
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14.6 The WTF may send out further notice on the policy on sensing socks.
14.7 Before entering the field of play, all contestants will proceed to the inspection
desk for inspection of their uniforms and protective equipment. Any
contestant who wears unofficial uniform or protective equipment will not be
permitted to compete under any circumstances.
14.8 Organizing Committee will make and cover the cost of all the preparations,
including cameras and technical officials, for the instant video replay and
web-TV at its expenses.
15 . IDENTIFICATION OF NOC CODE AND MANUFACTURER
15.1 National flag shall be located between 3cm and 3.4cm below the right
shoulder line of upper garment.
15.2 NOC Code is a three-letter National Olympic Committee abbreviation, and
it shall be printed at the back in black and centered at 5cm or higher from
the bottom line of the upper garment within the size of 30cm width x 12cm
height. The font of the letters shall be in bold Verdana.
15.3 Manufacturers identification (name, designation trademark, logo or any
distinctive sign of the manufacturer) shall be located one per garment within
20cm2 except at the location of the WTF logo according to the related WTF
guidelines in force as of this event.
15.4 The end of the belt must be at least 10cm or higher above the knee.
15.5 Detailed illustration of these requirements is attached in this outline.
16 . ANTI-DOPING TESTS
16.1 The WTF Anti-Doping Rules, and where necessary the Code of the World
Anti-Doping Agency, shall apply throughout the competitions.
16.2 Compulsory anti-doping tests will be carried out for all medalists (64), while
random tests will be conducted for sixteen (16) athletes.
16.3 The WTF and/or WADA may carry out random out-of-competition testing
prior to the championships.
16.4 Any contestant who requires TUE is required to submit the TUE Application
Form to the WTF Anti-Doping Coordinator at sport@wtf.org by no later than
21 days before the championships. Therefore, the WTF must receive
all TUE application forms by no later than April 9, 2011. Late TUE
submission will not be accepted.
17. HEAD OF TEAM MEETING & DRAWING OF LOTS SESSION
17.1 The head of team meeting and the drawing of lots session shall be
conducted two (2) days prior to the start of the championships that is April
29, 2011, in the presence of the WTF officials and the representatives of the
participating nations.
17.2 The method of draw shall be decided by the Technical Delegate.
17.3 Depending on the decision of the Technical Delegate, WTF officials or
Organizing Committee volunteers could be designated to draw lots on behalf
of the officials of the participating nations who are not present at the time of
the lot drawing session.
17.4 Seeding
17.4.1 According to the Article 8.3 of Competition Rules and Article 8.2
of Bylaw of WTF World Ranking, twenty five (25) percent of the
registered athletes per weight division will be seeded based on the
Dates
Time
April 25-28
0900-1800
April 28
0900-2200
April 25-30
0900-1800
Team training
April 27-29
0900-1800
Referee meeting and training (training at the venue on April 28 and 29)
1000-1400
April 28
April 29
April 30
May 1
19. INDEMNITIES
20. NATIONAL FLAG AND ANTHEM
21. CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES
The invited member national associations must submit the entry forms through online
registration system to be established by the Organizing Committee and open by no
later than January 15, 2011. Online registration must be completed by March 15,
2011. Team may still submit the entry forms after March 15 and before March 31
with payment of penalties. Entries received after March 31, 2011 will not be accepted
under any circumstances.
May 2
May 3
22. OTHERS
22.1 All contestants and officials participating in 2011 WTF World Taekwondo
Championships Gyeongju will receive a diploma co-signed by the WTF President
and the Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
22.2 The Organizing Committee will send out details of other relevant information
including visa, transportation and accommodation to all invited national
associations as soon as such information is available.
22.3 Coaches are required to wear formal suit while he/she is sitting beside the court
during the match.
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 7
Event
1400-1800
0800-2030
1400-18:00
0930-1900
1300-1400
1400-1800
1600-1800
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1630
1400-1600
1700-1830
Opening Ceremony
1900-
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1600
1400-1600
1600-1830
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1600
1400-1600
1600-1930
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1600
1400-1600
1600-1930
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1600
1400-1600
1600-1930
0900-1300
1300-1400
Lunch Break
1400-1600
Semifinals, finals and awarding ceremony for M-87kg, F-73kg and M-63
1600-1730
Competitions, semi-finals, finals and awarding ceremonies for M+87kg and F+73kg
1730-1800
Closing ceremony
Departure of the teams
(Subject to Change)
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The 3rd International Symposium for Taekwondo Studies will be held in Gyeongju,
Korea on April 29-30, 2011, on the occasion of the 2011 WTF World Taekwondo
Championships.
Under the theme The Realization of Olympism through Taekwondo Education, the
two-day symposium will take place at Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju.
The event is expected to draw more than 200 academics and dignitaries from at
home and abroad, including some 50 presenters from about 20 countries.
WTF President Chungwon Choue said of the upcoming symposium, The main theme
of this symposium well reflects the growing popularity of taekwondo worldwide as
a global sport-for-all that transcends nationality, gender, physical ability and age.
As the WTF expanded its membership to 192 countries with tens of millions of
practitioners around the world, the globalization of taekwondo now sets a significant
vision projected both in theory and in practice.
According to the Olympic Charter, he continued to say, the goal of Olympism is to
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place sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to
promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity.
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the
qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism
seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good
example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
Taekwondo shares these same values and the same mission as Olympism, Dr.
Choue said. It is an art and a sport that not only brings the mind and body together,
but also improves the value of life for all that practice it. Implementing the core
virtues of Olympism into the curriculum and education of taekwondo will further its
cause and continue its spread throughout the world.
Dr. Choue said, There is no better place to start than at the 3rd edition of the
International Symposium for Taekwondo Studies. I hope this intellectually
stimulating experience will yield constructive discussions and outstanding initiatives
among the participants in order to bring further development of the academic
discipline of taekwondo worldwide, and to promote taekwondo as a global sport.
LONDON QUALIFICATION
SYSTEM(TAEKWONDO)
A. Events (8)
MENS EVENTS (4)
Under 58kg
Under 68kg
Under 80kg
Over 80kg
Under 49kg
Under 57kg
Under 67kg
Over 67kg
D. Qualification System
B. Quota
QUALIFICATION
Men
60
Women
60
TOTAL
120
TOTAL
Men
64
Women
64
TOTAL
128
Women
TOTAL
C. Athlete Eligibility
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
All athletes must comply with the provisions of the Olympic Charter currently in force
and only those athletes who have complied with the Olympic Charter may participate in
the Olympic Games.
An athlete must be a Kukkiwon Dan certificate holder, and must be at least 15 years of
age during the year of the 2012 Olympic Games.
All athletes who have not qualified through any of qualification tournaments must meet
at least any of following requirements in order to compete at the London 2012 Olympic
Games:
Medal winners (1st or 2nd or 3rd places) at any of the competitions enlisted on the
WTF event calendar on between May 2010 and April 2012
The athletes ranked within 20th place at least once in the WTF World Ranking on
between May 2010 and April 2012
The athletes who advanced to round of 16 or higher at either WTF World Taekwondo
Championships ( 2011) or World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament
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QUALIFICATION PATHWAY
Quota place is allocated to the respective NOC.
1. WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament
An NOC/NF may enter in the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament a
maximum of two (2) men and two (2) women athletes, with one athlete maximum
per weight category.
The first 3 ranked athletes in the weight categories for the Olympic Games will
qualify their NOC a place in the respective event.
2. Continental Taekwondo Qualification Tournaments
An NOC/NF may participate in the pertinent Continental Taekwondo Qualification
Tournament as long as (1) the weight categories in which athletes are entered in
the Continental Qualification Tournament are not those where their athlete have
already qualified in the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament; or (2) the
number of qualified athletes of the pertinent NOC do not exceed the maximum
quota of two (2) men and two (2) women athletes.
WTF will conduct Continental Taekwondo Qualification Tournaments jointly with the
pertinent Continental Unions to allocate the number of qualification places specified
in the table below.
Continent
Men
Women
Total Quota
Asia
3 (1st 3rd)
3 (1st 3rd)
24
Europe
3 (1st 3rd)
3 (1st 3rd)
24
Pan America
3 (1st 3rd)
3 (1st 3rd)
24
Africa
2 (1st 2nd)
2 (1st 2nd)
16
Oceania
1 (1st place)
1 (1st place)
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96 athletes
QUALIFICATION PATHWAY
The host country shall not participate in any of the qualification tournaments, as
it shall be automatically qualified in two (2) mens events and two (2) womens
events. However, the selected athletes by the host country must meet the minimum requirements set in the article C.
The host country is required to inform the WTF of the weight categories that it
wishes to participate in, by no later than May 30, 2011.
4 Tripartite Commission Invitation Places are made available for eligible nations.
On Nov. 1, 2011, the International Olympic Committee will contact all those NOCs
who are eligible to apply for Tripartite Commission Invitation Places.
The deadline for NOCs to submit their requests for Tripartite Commission Invitation
Places is Jan. 16, 2012. In relation to the end of the qualification period, the
Tripartite Commission will confirm, in writing, the allocation of invitation places to
the respective NOCs between May 1 and July 9, 2012.
Detailed information on Tripartite Invitation places is contained in the Tripartite
Commission Invitation Places - Information Paper for NOCs which is included
in the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London 2012 Qualification and Participation
Criteria.
If the host country does not use its quota places or the selected athlete(s) do not
meet the minimum requirements, these places will be reallocated by the Tripartite
Commission.
REALLOCATION OF UNUSED TRIPARTITE COMMISSION PLACES
If the Tripartite Commission is not able to allocate the quota places or if any of the
athletes do not meet the minimum requirements, the places will be reallocated to
the NOC of the next highest ranked athlete at WTF World Qualification Tournament
in the same weight category.
G. Qualification timeline
DATE
MILESTONE
The WTF shall confirm to the NOCs the quota places they have achieved following
each qualification event. Each NOC then has up to two weeks to confirm the use
of these quota places.
Nov. 1, 2011
IOC will contact all NOCs who are eligible to apply for Tripartite
Commission Invitation Places
July 9, 2012
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losers to the finalists. The winner will be the 3rd and the loser will be the 4th.
The loser to the 1st place at quarterfinal will be classified as the 5th place,
while the loser to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed athletes will be all classified as
the 6th place.
8.4 The WTF shall confirm to the NOCs with copy to national association the quota
places they have achieved within two (2) weeks after completion of the WTF
World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament. Each NOC then has up to two
weeks to confirm to the WTF the use of these quota places.
8.5 If an NOC qualified through the WTF World Taekwondo Qualification
Tournament relinquishes a quota place or has not confirmed the use of
the qualified place(s) within two weeks (2) from the moment receiving the
allocation letter from the WTF, it will be allocated to the NOC of the next
highest placed athlete in the pertinent weight category as long as the quota
places for the pertinent NOC do not exceed the maximum quota mentioned
in 8.1. The NOC that relinquished the obtained place is still eligible to enter
their athletes in Continental Qualification Tournament within the number of
remaining quota places.
8.6 In the event that any of the qualified contestants was found to have
committed a doping offence that constitutes a violation of any of the
provisions of the Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency and/or
other appropriate anti-doping codes (Anti-Doping Codes), the next highest
ranked contestant(s) in the pertinent weight division will qualify his/her NOC a
place.
8.7 The NOC of an athlete who has committed an anti-doping rules violation
will lose the quota place obtained by the athlete. The maximum number of
quota places for that NOC shall be reduced by the corresponding number of
athletes who committed an offence. This reduction does not affect the weight
categories to which the pertinent NOC/National Association applies for the
participation in subsequent Continental Qualification Tournaments.
8.8 The host country of the London 2012 Olympic Games (Great Britain) shall not
participate in any of the qualification tournaments, as it shall be automatically
qualified for two (2) mens events and two (2) womens events. The host
country (Great Britain) is required to inform the WTF of the weight categories
that it wishes to participate in; by no later than one (1) month before the first
competition day of WTF World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament that is
May 30, 2011.
8.9 If an NOC has not filled up the entire quota in the WTF World Taekwondo
Qualification Tournament, it may participate in the pertinent continental
taekwondo qualification tournament so long as: (1) the weight categories
in the continental tournament are not those already qualified in the world
tournament; (2) the number of qualified contestants of the pertinent NOC
do not exceed the maximum quota of two (2) male and two (2) female
contestants.
9. WEIGHT DIVISIONS
Mens division
Womens division
Under 58kg
Under 49kg
Under 68kg
Under 57kg
Under 80kg
Under 67kg
Over 80kg
Over 80kg
Over 67kg
Over 67kg
10 . TEAM ENTRIES (Per male and female team respectively except Head of
Team and MNA officials)
POSITION
HEAD OF TEAM:
MANAGER:
COACH:
TRAINER:
TEAM DOCTOR:
MNA OFFICIALS
CONTESTANTS:
3
2
* Every national taekwondo association is permitted to enter no more than one (1) contestant
per weight division.
**Each national taekwondo association is permitted to register no more than three (3) MNA
officials per country.
*** Head of team must be one person from one country.
**** Maximum number of entries per country is 18.
11. AWARDS
11.1 Individual Awards by rank: Medals will be awarded to the top three (3)
athletes in the respective weight divisions.
1st PLACE: GOLD MEDAL & CERTIFICATE
2nd PLACE: SILVER MEDAL & CERTIFICATE
3rd PLACE: BRONZE MEDAL & CERTIFICATE
11.2 The contestants ranked at 4th and 5th shall receive certificates verifying that
the athletes are the substitutes. 4th placed athletes and 5th placed athletes
are not counted in the number quota obtained by pertinent NOCs.
11.3 Most Valuable Players (MVP): One (1) male and one (1) female athlete will be
selected as MVPs, and one trophy each will be awarded.
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Womens division
The seeded athletes of each weight division will be announced on WTF website
at the earliest on July 10, 2012 after completion of entry submission process
for 2012 London Olympic Games. In principle, eight (8) contestants (50% of
the contestants in each division) shall be seeded. However, this number may be
decreased to seven (7) for the weight division in which the host NOC chooses to
participate. If the athlete from the host nation has not been seeded based on his/
her World Ranking, he/she will be seeded at the position of the 8th.
After the announcement of seeded athletes, there shall be, in principle, no
change of seeding order. In the case that the seeded athletes cannot compete in
the 2012 London Olympic Games due to some reasons, the next highest seeded
athlete will take up the position, and so forth. Once the list of seeded athletes is
handed over to the LOCOG at the latest two days before the draw (provisionally
scheduled for August 6, 2012), there shall be no further change of seeded
athletes.
18 . WEIGH-IN
18.1 Weigh-in of all contestants shall be completed one day before their
scheduled competition day.
18.2 During the weigh-in, male contestants shall wear underpants and female
contestants shall wear underpants and brassieres. However, contestants
may weigh in in the nude if they want to do so.
-58kg
-49kg
19. INDEMNITIES
-68kg
-57kg
-80kg
-67kg
+80kg
+67kg
Based on the WTF World Ranking as of February 1, 2012, top eight (8) athletes
of each Olympic weight division will be seeded in the order of their ranks, while
the rest of the athletes will be drawn randomly.
Ranking points annual deduction rules shall not be applied until the completion
of the last Continental Qualification Tournament. Right after the last Continental
Qualification Tournament, the total points of each athlete will be deducted by
25%.
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Time
June 24-27
0900-1800
June 27
0900-2200
(Final day of team registration; registration center to move to venue on June 30)
June 24-29
0900-1800
Team training
June 27-29
0900-1800
Referee meeting and training (training at the venue on June 28 and 29)
June 28
1400-1800
1000-1400
1600-1800
1900-2100
0900-1200
1200-1300
Lunch Break
1300-1630
Competitions
1400-1600
1700-1830
Opening Ceremony
1830-1930
0900-1200
1200-1300
Lunch Break
1300-1800
Competitions
1400-1600
1800-1900
0900-1200
1200-1300
Lunch Break
1300-1700
Competitions
1400-1600
1700-1800
0900-1200
1200-1300
Lunch Break
1300-1700
Competitions
1700-1800
1800-1830
June 29
June 30
July 1
July 2
July 3
July 4
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Event
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024-0987
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025-0002
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001-0155
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002-0070
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11
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2003/12/31
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002-0088
2000/12/31
13
002-0118
2002/06/30
14
002-0282
1998/06/30
15
016-0737
2008/12/31
16
016-0750
2009/12/31
17
016-0752
2008/06/30
18
016-0753
2000/12/31
19
016-0766
2008/06/30
20
015-0687
2008/12/31
21
015-0692
2008/12/31
Nepal
22
015-0685
Singapore
23
006-0594
France
24
Germany
Chinese Taipei
Hong Kong
Iran
I.R. Number
30
001-0162
1994/09/10
31
008-0572
2002/12/31
32
015-0684
Mr. Myung Ok Yu
2007/06/30
33
012-1061
2005/12/31
34
015-0703
2010/06/30
35
013-0604
2006/08/02
36
001-0175
1994/09/10
37
002-0281
2000/12/31
38
002-0069
2000/12/31
39
002-0072
2006/06/30
40
002-0100
2000/12/31
2010/12/31
41
005-0225
1996/01/01
2001/06/30
42
013-0625
2010/06/30
013-0623
2008/12/31
43
019-0861
2000/12/31
25
013-0640
2008/06/30
44
018-0848
2006/12/31
Italy
26
008-1034
2000/12/31
45
018-1082
2010/12/31
Netherlands
27
001-0170
1998/12/31
46
013-0634
2007/06/30
Russia
28
030-0002
2010/12/31
47
013-0633
2009/06/30
Turkey
29
013-0632
2009/12/31
48
029-0123
2010/12/31
Korea
Malaysia
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Country
Canada
Mexico
Panama
Pan America
U.S.A.
Egypt
Africa
Libya
Oceania
Australia
Name
No.
Asia
Europe
Name
No.
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Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
030-0014
029-0045
029-0134
025-0110
033-0029
034-0195
Germany
Canada
Sweden
Spain
Cuba
China
1
2
3
4
5
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Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
029-0098
Chinese Taipei
025-0002
Myung Ok Yu (M)
4
5
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
025-0020
034-0141
029-0042
045-0338
044-0001
Norway
Chinese Taipei
Australia
Japan
Russia
1
2
3
4
5
IR Number
Nationality
No.
034-0062
Korea
Iran
043-0099
029-0045
Canada
019-0910
038-0024
Switzerland
028-0001
Morocco
IR Number
Nationality
No.
038-0046
035-0031
019-0865
046-0075
034-0172
Lebanon
France
U.S.A.
Egypt
Australia
1
2
3
4
5
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
038-0216
Netherlands
Colombia
030-0006
Denmark
U.S.A.
046-0004
Macau
050-0014
Serbia
038-0104
Korea
045-0240
Kuwait
038-0163
Aruba
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
025-0102
038-0226
016-0737
020-0938
038-0020
Great Britain
Spain
Korea
Costa Rica
Egypt
1
2
3
Event Title: 2009 World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships & 1st ParaTaekwondo Championships
Place: Baku, Azerbaijan
Date: June 10~14/2009
Name (Gender)
Name (Gender)
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
051-0004
043-0016
038-0164
042-0017
029-0123
France
Canada
Canada
Thailand
Australia
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
Si Liang (M)
Julie Dib (F)
Mohammed Bin Ishaq (M)
046-0046
046-0012
025-0211
China
Lebanon
U.A.E
POOMSAE
Event Title: 1st WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
Place: Seoul, Korea
Date: September 4~6/2006
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
001-0027
003-0018
001-0122
005-0010
006-0055
006-0046
Korea
Great Britain
Panama
Spain
Singapore
Malaysia
1
2
3
4
5
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IR Number
Nationality
001-0125
Mexico
006-0067
Egypt
In Ok Yang (F)
006-0021
Korea
001-0121
Australia
002-0011
Netherlands
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
No.
004-0010
006-0035
007-0031
007-0008
003-0008
France
Korea
Venezuela
U.S.A.
Turkey
1
2
3
4
5
Name (Gender)
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
008-0012
007-0013
001-0141
001-0004
009-0006
Korea
Chile
Belgium
Mexico
Egypt
Name (Gender)
IR Number
Nationality
006-0023
009-0020
007-0019
002-0074
005-0024
Korea
Greece
Mexico
Egypt
Spain
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b.1. IRs who completed refresher course between 2009 and 2010 or
2. IRs who obtained IR certification from 2009 to 2010
c. IRs who paid up IR dues up to the year 2010
d. Recommended by MNA presidents
e. WTF Referee Committee and WTF Referee Division shall invite IRs from MNAs
IR recommendation list based on IRs experience and skill together with English
communication skill
f. If WTF Referee Committee and WTF Referee Division could not find the
appropriate IRs from MNAs IR recommendation list, WTF Referee Committee
and WTF Referee Division shall select the best IRs from WTF IR database.
10) Evaluation of participating IRs: 3-member Evaluation Committee will evaluate
IRs during all three camps and make recommendation to WTF President within
two weeks after each camp
3. Curriculum:
1) Competition Rules Review
2) Scoring Criteria
3) Penalty
4) Emergency Situation
5) Ethics
4. Tests to be conducted:
1) Medical Check-up (Eye sight, Blood Pressure, Hearing)
2) Physical Test (Agility, Speed)
3) Scoring Test
4) Game Management Test
5) Written Test on Competition Rules
6) English Oral Test
7) Instant Video Review Test
Any IR who does not mark passing score on test 1 or 2, he or she will not be
considered as an Olympic referee.
Compared to the
previous ones, this camp
was totally different.
The selection process
was based on science
and technology. The
participants had to
undergo medical checkup (eye sight test, blood
pressure test, hearing
test), physical test (quick
feet drill test for agility,
shuttle run test), scoring
test, games management
test, English oral test, and
written test on competition
rules.
In the selection process
we also divided corner
judges on one part, center
referee on one part and
instant video review juries. Review juries had to take an instant video review test.
In comparison with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games IR selection and training
camp, the 2012 London Olympic Games camp was much improved in every
aspect. The major improvements come from teaching a clear evaluation process.
The instructions from me as the WTF Referee Committee chairman and from Mr.
Phillipe Buedo as the WTF Games Committee chairman were simple and clear to
all participants during the two days of education.
We spoke the same language. Outsourcing the corner judge and the review jury
evaluation was successful. The expertise of Swiss Timing and Dartfish helped
us get more objective data and statistics, which gave us a clear evaluation
process. The 2012 edition of the game management test helped evaluators see
performance of each center referee in real situations instead of evaluating only
referees hand signals as was done in 2008.
The 2012 edition of the physical test was better fit to taekwondo referees,
such as agility and short distance speed test instead of broad jump, 100m and
1500m running test as was done in 2008. The 2012 edition of the English oral
test was more strictly enforced and all the selected referees and review juries
are able to communicate well in English.
How many international referees took part in the camp and tell
us about the camp in detail?
We invited 75 international referees from Europe and 25 from Africa, and 73
European and 23 African IRs showed up from a total of 42 nations (31 European,
11 African). The evaluators for the camp were myself as the WTF Referee
Committee Chairman and Mr. Phillipe Bouedo, the WTF Games Committee
Chairman as well as technical staff Mr. Thierry Cuenin from Swiss Timing and
Mr. Thomas Bosser from Dartfish. This was a good team with great harmony
committed to one goal: to offer the maximum transparency and fairness to all
the participants in order to select the best of the best.
Camp one was well managed in all aspects and we are committed to doing our
best and to ensuring the success of the camps to follow.
What are the evaluation criteria of the camp participants?
As I mentioned in the earlier question, the evaluation criteria were scoring,
games management, English oral test, instant video review, physical test, quick
feet drill test, blood pressure, hearing test, etc.
What is your overall evaluation of the level of refereeing and
judging at the WTF-promoted events?
Much higher level than before. The rules and regulations are clearer. The
education program helps us better understand the rules in a more simple way.
By teaching the IRs around the world the same education we insist on how to
keep the consistency and how to unify the criteria in order to give better fairness
and transparence to the athletes and coaches.
What is your opinion of the introduction of the protector and
scoring system (PSS) and the instant video replay system at the
London Olympic Games?
The introduction of the PSS and the instant video replay system at the London
Olympic Games together with the new rules will produce a more dynamic
and fairer taekwondo competition with more exciting games. We will work
very hard to teach and train the referees in order for them to reach their best
performances with maximum impartiality and fair play.
Do you have anything else to talk about?
Under the leadership of our WTF President, I feel we have a very good team.
I also feel the support in order for me to improve the success of the referees
quality worldwide. Our main goal is one to make successful Olympic Games,
where taekwondo will maintain as an Olympic sport.
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Question &
Answer
Do you have any suggestions for the further development of
taekwondo and the World Taekwondo Federation in referee
education?
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I like the way the referee education has progressed. I enjoy the seminars in the
current format, including the physical training and testing. If I were to make a
suggestion, it would be to include lots of athletes (as many as could possibly be
available) in attendance so that referees have multiple opportunities to judge
and referee in real-time situations. As a referee gets time in a ring with athletes,
the more experience they will get and the more effective they will be. Just as
athletes require ring time for improvement, so do referees. So, if there are lots of
opportunities to officiate lots of athletes during seminars, the better the referee
experience will be.
What is your overall evaluation of the refereeing at major WTFpromoted championships over the last five to six years?
In my opinion, the level of refereeing over the last several years, have increased
tremendously. This is due to the fact that the approach to referee education has
been based more on science than previously. When I first began, referee training
was limited to reading the Competition Rules and performing hand signals.
As time has marched on, referee education has evolved now including physical
training and testing in the areas of speed, stamina and agility. There are eye
tests, color blindness tests, hearing tests, blood pressure tests, English language
skills requirements, scoring tests using videos, actual players in game situations
and referee skill testing. The advent and inclusion of the PSS and IVR at major
competitions have also served to increase the level of officiating. Using these
additional tools now, which were not in use at major competitions half a decade
ago, has served the game well.
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Question &
Answer
How long have you been an international referee and what
motivation made you become an IR?
I have been an international referee for 20 years, qualifying in 1991 at the
International Olympic Academy course in Greece. Prior to that, I had been an
athlete and was, like many, frustrated by the lack of consistency and fairness
shown by international referees of that time.
But, rather than criticize from the sidelines as many do, I wanted to do
something about it, and give something back to taekwondo and help athletes of
the future win by their own ability and not by a bad refereeing decisions.
What is your evaluation of using an instant video replay system
and the use of an electronic body protector at the 1st 2010
SportAccord Combat Games in Beijing, China?
I think the use of video replay and electronic body protectors is a great step
forward for taekwondo. Anything that gives transparency and makes the game
more exciting for spectators is a good thing. Both systems worked very well
in Beijing and the event was very smooth. It was very interesting to see other
martial art sports in action, but I think taekwondo was a much better I would
say that though!
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Question &
Answer
How long have you been an international referee and what
motivation made you become an IR?
I first officiated as a WTF international referee at the World Championships in
1999 in Edmonton, Canada. Its simple, I enjoy when Im referee.
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What is your overall evaluation of the refereeing at major WTFpromoted championships over the last five to six years?
The refereeing is in a stage of improvement and refinement. Gradually getting
better technically and professionally.
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INTERNATIONAL REFEREE
EDUCATION SCHEDULE FOR 2011
Month
Dates
Place
Event
Grade
Jan.13-15
Manama, Bahrain
G-1
Jan. 28-31
Chennai, India
G-1
Feb. 5-6
Trelleborg, Sweden
G-1
POSTPONED
Alexandria, Egypt
G-1
Feb. 17-21
Austin, U.S.A.
2011 US Open
G-2
Feb. 19-20
Eindhoven, Netherlands
G-1
Feb. 24-25
Tehran, Iran
G-1
March 12-13
Hamburg, Germany
G-1
March 26-27
Alicante, Spain
G-1
10
April 3-8
London, U.K.
N/A
11
May 1-6
Gyeongju, Korea
G-7
12
June 30 - July 3
Baku, Azerbaijan
G-7
13
July 16-24
(TKD 20-23)
14
July 29-31
Vladivostok, Russia
N/A
15
Aug. 12-23
(TKD 18-23)
Shenzhen, China
G-4
16
Aug. 27 - Sept. 10
(TKD 6-9)
New Caledonia
17
Sept. 3-18
Maputo, Mozambique
G-5
18
Sept. 11-20
(TKD 18-20)
Lignano, Italy
N/A
19
Sept. 11
G-5
20
Oct. 14-30
(TKD 15-18)
Guadalajara, Mexico
G-5
21
Nov. 4-6
Bangkok, Thailand
G-5
G-5
Dates
Event
Tehran, Iran
5-8
Baku, Azerbaijan
14-17
Austin, U.S.A.
12-16
Trelleborg, Sweden
23-26
March
Guangzhou, China
2-5
April
7-10
22
Nov. 18-20
Queretaro, Mexico
WTF Pan American Qualification Tournament for London 2012 Olympic Games
Bangalore, India
4-8
23
Dec. 3-4
London, U.K.
Trelleborg, Sweden
20-23
15-19
Maputo, Mozambique
TBA
Australia
13-16
Feb.
June
Aug.
Sept.
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Jan.
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Jan. 11-12
G-5
Jan. 27-29
Kazan, Russia
G-5
July 27-Aug.12
(TKD Aug. 8-11)
London, U.K.
G-10
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Answer
What are your main objectives for 2011 and what steps are you
planning to take to achieve these objectives?
The WTF slogan for the year 2011 is World Peace through Taekwondo.
To better serve humanity, the WTF will launch a global campaign through
its strengthened Taekwondo Peace Corps activities to give financial and
technical support for teaching taekwondo in orphanages and refugee
camps around the world. The focus of this campaign is to instill hopes and
dreams in the minds of those in need so that their futures will be oriented toward
positive goals. This will help foster a mindset of peaceful coexistence. I encourage
our member national associations to join.
The WTF will place an equal emphasis on the proposed Taekwondo for All in
Africa project. The Africa project will greatly help promote taekwondo in the
African region, which will give hope and dreams to youths in need.
The WTF will also pay attention to its youth education programs through its active
participation in and operation of the World Youth Taekwondo Camp, which was
launched in 2009 as an annual event.
The WTF organizes three international referee selection and training camps
for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The first camp was held in Baku, Azerbaijan
on Jan. 14-17, and the second one took place in Guangzhou, China on March
2-5. The third camp will be held in Mexico City, Mexico on April 7-10, through
which the best 60 referees will be selected, who will officiate at the WTF world
and continental qualification tournaments for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
A final 30 referees will be selected for the taekwondo competition of the London
Olympic Games.
The WTF TPC program will continue with a twice-a-year, short-term dispatch for
one to two months and expand it to mid- to long-term dispatch of instructors for six
months to two years, targeting more recipients and a larger number of countries.
I hope to dispatch more TPC members to countries, where refugee camps are
stationed, thus giving the youth hope and dreams.
For the proposed Sport Peace Corps, which involves all sports, I hope to work
more closely with the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee.
Part 02
Pictorial
084 WTF Photo Contests
090 Competitions Photo Highlights
- 1st Youth Olympic Games
- Olympic Culture and Education Program
- 8th World Junior Taekwondo Championships
- 2nd World Para-Taekwondo Championships
- 2010 World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships
- 1st SportAccord Combat Games
- 5th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
- World Taekwondo Tour 2010 Moscow
On July 14, the WTF announced the winners of the 2nd WTF Photo Contest.
Israels Noam Ofran, who serves as a photographer for the Israel Taekwondo
Federation, captured the top honors at the 2nd WTF Photo Contest. Spains
Jose M. Pujadas, who works as secretary general of the Spanish Taekwondo
Federation, was selected as the second-prize winner.
Mr. Ofran, the first-prize winner, received the highest score of 54 out of a
maximum 60, compared with 45 for the second-prize winner, Mr. Pujadas.
The WTF held the 3rd WTF Photo Contest on the occasion of the 2010 WTF
World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships on July 17-21, 2010 in Urumqi,
China. The theme of the 3rd Photo Contest was Taekwondo and World Peace.
During the World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships, the WTF held a photo
exhibition at the venue, displaying the winners of the 1st and 2nd WTF Photo
Contests.
Under the theme Taekwondo and Poomsae, the WTF held the 4th WTF
Photo Contest on the occasion of the 5th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae
Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Oct. 8-10, 2010.
Overview
The World Taekwondo Federation held the 1st WTF Photo Contest on the occasion of the World
Taekwondo Qualification Tournament for the 1st Youth Olympic Games and the 8th WTF World Junior
Taekwondo Championships on March 3-9, 2010 in Tijuana, Mexico. The purpose of the contest was
to further promote the understanding of taekwondo around the world.
Theme
The Spirit of Taekwondo (etiquette, self-discipline, fair play, friendship, etc.)
The picture was taken by Mexicos Jesus Zurita Salazar, who was selected as the secondplace winner at the 1st WTF Photo Contest conducted between March 3 and 31, 2010.
Overview
The World Taekwondo Federation held the 2nd WTF Photo Contest on the occasion of the 2nd WTF
World Para-Taekwondo Championships on May 11, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Theme
Taekwondo and the Disabled (etiquette, self-discipline, fair play, friendship, etc.)
The picture was taken by Israels Noam Ofran, who works as a photographer with the Israel
Taekwondo Federation, whose work was selected as the first-prize winner at the 2nd WTF Photo
Contest conducted between May 11 and 31, 2010.
The picture was taken by Spains Jose M. Pujadas, who serves as secretary general of the Spanish
Taekwondo Federation, whose work was selected as the second-prize winner at the 2nd WTF Photo
Contest conducted between May 11 and 31, 2010.
1st
YOUTH
OLYMPIC GAMES
OLYMPIC CULTURE
AND EDUCATION
PROGRAM
8th
WORLD
JUNIOR
TAEKWONDO
CHAMPIONSHIPS
PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
2nd
WORLD PARATAEKWONDO
CHAMPIONSHIPS
1st
SPORTACCORD
COMBAT GAMES
2010
WORLD
CUP
TAEKWONDO
TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIPS
PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
5th
WORLD
TAEKWONDO
POOMSAE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD
TAEKWONDO TOUR
2010 MOSCOW
PHOTO
HIGHLIGHTS
Part 03
International
104 WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps
112 2nd World Youth Taekwondo Camp
114 WTF-KHU Partnership Taekwondo Training Program
116 WTF Anti-Doping Activities
120 New WTF Competition Rules
122 WTF Approves New Caledonia as 192nd Member Nation
124 WTF Global Membership System
125 WTF Global Athlete Licence
126 Continental Union Activities
142 Taekwondo to be Part of Commonwealth Games
144 Taekwondo Included in Masters Games
146 2nd West Asian Senior Taekwondo Championship
147 3rd Arab Taekwondo Championships Cup
148 2010 Francophone Taekwondo World Cup
149 IOC Solidarity Program for Taekwondo
150 WTF Regional Taekwondo Training Centers
152 Introduction to WTF Taekwondo Web TV
153 Taekwondo Park
154 WTF President Hosts Welcoming Dinner for Honduran President
160 Free Orphanage Taekwondo Training Program in Thailand
162 Taekwondo in Compulsory School Curriculum in Guatemala
to 63 different nations around the world on six occasions to teach the culture
and virtues of taekwondo. Each dispatched team is comprised of four competent
taekwondo university students: three taekwondo masters who are qualified for
taekwondo education and one person with proficient language skills to serve as an
interpreter.
Educational packages including training booklets, CDs, uniforms, and other
equipment were sent along with them to each region they were dispatched.
The WTF member national associations in each respective country offer
supplementary assistance including accommodation and transportation.
For the most underdeveloped countries, the WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps and its
contributors pay for all expenses necessary for service.
The WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps teams were warmly welcomed and appreciated
by their host countries. But above all, the Taekwondo Peace Corps presents an
opportunity and resources for their youth to enjoy, play, and share a vision of neverending hope, optimism, and confidence.
BACKGROUND
They were provided with the tools for sound personal development and selfenhancement to curtail them from getting involved in youth delinquency, drugs,
alcohol, and violence.
Inspired by John F. Kennedys U.S. Peace Corps, Dr. Choue envisioned a Sport Peace
Corps, in which each sport of the world dispatched teams to deliver dreams as a
source of strength, peace as a path to follow, and the Olympic spirit to serve as a
guide.
Dr. Choue unveiled his vision at an international workshop in Leuven, Belgium in
2007 and again at a Peace and Sport forum in Monaco, later that year.
Implemented in 2008, the WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps began as a pilot program
for World Taekwondo Federation President Dr. Chungwon Choues proposal for a joint
UN and IOC Sport Peace Corps Program.
Since then, the program has been institutionalized by the creation of the World
Taekwondo Peace Corps Foundation in 2009.
Over the past three years, the WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps has grown to be greatly
prosperous in its endeavor to spread the values and virtues offered by sport, so well:
self-reflection, discipline, confidence, courtesy, patience, self-control, and respect for
everyone. From these, youth learn that there must be equality in humanity, no matter
of gender, religion, origin, or physical ability.
They learn the importance of maintaining their health. They learn that they must
contribute and help those in need, and to work together.
As of February 2011, a total of 418 taekwondo instructors have been dispatched
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PEACE CORPS ACTIVITIES(SHORT-TERM)
Term Period of Dispatch
1st
July-August 2008
2nd
January February
2009
3rd
July-August
2009
4th
Korean President Lee Myung-bak (center, front row) Poses with WTF President Chungwon Choue (4th from right)
and Taekwondo Peace Corps officials in a ceremony at Chung Wa Dae in Seoul, Korea on May 12, 2010.
Special attention is being paid to additional works and uses the Taekwondo Peace
Corps can fulfill.
These pilot years have allowed for an expansion of horizons with this project.
The Taekwondo Peace Corps program will continue with a twice-a-year, short-term
dispatch for one to two months and mid- to long-term dispatch of instructors for 6
months to two years, targeting more recipients and a larger number of countries.
Upon reporting the works of the Taekwondo Peace Corps and proposing once again
the goal of a joint U.N. and IOC Sport Peace Corps at the 2010 U.N.-IOC Forum in
Lausanne, Switzerland on May 21-22, 2010, the forum resolved the following:
To commend the achievements of the International Olympic Truce Foundation
in its endeavor to encourage the study of world peace and the creation of
progress in its pursuits; and in addition, the achievements of the World
Taekwondo Federation Sport Peace Corps in its successful outreach to young
people and its aims of building a better and more peaceful world; and to
advocate the consideration of its global expansion, in close cooperation with
key stakeholders, including the IOC, the UN, national and international sports
federations and NOCs, firmly believing that together, we have the ability to
promote global peace and harmony through sport.
Under the chairmanship of WTF President Chungwon Choue and the presidency
of Shinhan Investment Corp. Hyu-won Lee, the World Taekwondo Peace Corps
Foundation was established on Sept. 17, 2009 to further activate the WTF-initiated
Taekwondo Peace Corps activities.
For more efficient Taekwondo Peace Corps activities, Mr. Manseek Choe, executive
deputy secretary general of the WTF, was appointed as a vice president of the World
Taekwondo Peace Corps Foundation at the foundations board of directors meeting
in September 2010.
Since the launch of the foundation, more than 100 Taekwondo Peace Corps
members have been sent abroad in a single dispatch. As the first case of the
foundations mid-term dispatch program, 16 members were dispatched in eight
teams to seven countries in late 2010 for a period of between three months to six
months.
5th
6th
January-February
2010
July-August
2010
January-February
2011
Total
Short-term members are dispatched abroad for less than two months.
WTF TAEKWONDO
PEACE CORPS ACTIVITIES (MID-TERM)
Term Period of Dispatch
1st
Mid-term members are dispatched abroad for more than three months and less
than 6 months.
The positive responses to the Taekwondo Peace Corps continue to mount as its
development expands.
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These pilot years have allowed us to expand our horizons with this project. The
Taekwondo Peace Corps will continue with a twice-a-year, short-term dispatch for
two months, and a long-term dispatch of instructors for six months to two years,
targeting more recipients and a larger number of countries, Dr. Choue said.
The project will be expanded worldwide, based in as many countries as possible
and incorporating qualified taekwondo instructors of different nationalities. The
expansion will be founded on a close consultation with the WTF member
national associations around the globe.
The successes have been many and put forth an example
for International Federations, the IOC and the U.S. the
endless possibilities for a full-fledged Sport Peace
Corps, WTF President Choue said. Based on our
experience, I propose moving forward in developing
the Sport Peace Corps program to expand the
initiative globally. I call on all International
Federations, the IOC and U.N. institutions,
as well as all networks of relations and
sponsors to band together in
making this a reality.
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characteristics using their special costumes and musical instruments, while the
participants had a meaningful time with foreign friends to build friendship and unity
through the performances and cultural exchanges.
The six-day camp started with the opening ceremony in Seoul on July 26 and
then moved to Muju, North Jeolla Province on July 27 for various programs for the
participating athletes. On July 30, the athletes moved back to Seoul.
The opening ceremony of the camp was held at the Grand Hilton Hotel in western
Seoul on July 26, with the attendance of such VIPs as Mr. Phillip Coles, a member of
the International Olympic Committee from Australia and WTF vice president; Mr. Daeki Kim, 2nd vice minister of culture, sports and tourism of Korea; and Grandmaster
Won-sik Kang, new president of the Kukkiwon.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Dai-soon Lee, chairman of the Taekwondo Promotion
Foundation and vice president of the WTF, and WTF President Chungwon Choue
delivered their respective welcoming speech for the participants.
To commemorate the 2nd World Youth Taekwondo Camp, IOC President Jacques
Rogge sent a congratulatory message, which was read for the participants.
Welcome to the 2nd edition of the World Youth Taekwondo Camp. For a week
in Seoul and Muju, you will be experiencing a unique atmosphere just like the
champions you watch on television. You will have the opportunity not only to make
progress in your sport every day through training courses, but also to meet some
Olympic champions who will share with you their experiences and even their
techniques, the message read.
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WTF-KHU PARTNERSHIP
TAEKWONDO TRAINING
PROGRAM GAINING POPULARITY
A taekwondo training program, jointly organized by the World Taekwondo Federation
and Kyung Hee University in Korea for coaches and athletes mostly in less developed
countries, is gaining growing popularity among the WTFs 192 member national
associations.
The WTF-KHU Partnership Taekwondo Training Program dates back to 2005, when
15 coaches and 20 athletes from 26 countries participated in the program.
Sparring
Coach
May 3 May 28
Sparring
Athletes
June 28 July 23
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No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Nation
South Africa
Luxembourg
Israel
Libya
Guatemala
Name
Yu-Chiang WU
Andrea Di iulio
Eldar Kuliev
Beit-elmal Mohamed shaban
Hector Cazaliguzman
Jose Antonio Reyes
Dominican Republic
Luz Betania Sena
Trinidad & Tobago Stokely Christian Clarke
U.S.A.
Anthony Yong Nguyen
Sex
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
M
10 Poland
Robert Kantorysinski
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
F
F
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Brazil
Japan
Slovak Republic
Malta
Belarus
Belarus
South Africa
South Africa
Guam
Guam
Zimbabwe
Dominican Republic
Oman
Oman
Oman
Oman
Libya
Hungary
India
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Poomsae 7
8
Coach
Oct. 4 9
Oct. 30
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1
2
3
Nation
Sudan
Sudan
Gabon
Nigeria
India
England
Malaysia
Hungary
Belarus
Oman
Oman
Oman
Oman
Oman
Oman
Libya
Vietnam
Panama
Croatia
Japan
4
Poomsae
Athletes
Nov. 22 Dec. 18
Russia
6
7
Guatemala
8
9
10
Uzbekistan
11
12
13
Name
Nasir Elzbair Elzubair
Hessien Agar Zeet
Oye Adzabe NOEL
Cassy Kuba
Abhishek Dubey
Ali Hassanalipour
Lau Choo Boon
Gergo MaTe
Yauheni Plashkou
Said Al-Maharmi
Nasser Al SawaI
Sulaiman Al-Hinai
Kamal Al-Busaidy
Adil Al-Hinai
Jasim Al Rashdi
Ali Hussin Alshwihdi
Huy Thanh Nguyen
Olmedo Enrique Gomez
Ivan Kaic
Tatsuya Inove
Elena Alexandrovna
Khakhalina
Maria Alexandrovna
Shabanova
Victoria Sergeevna Timonina
David Alejandro Siliezar
Marroquin
Sattorov Zafar
Kim Marina
Dergach Irina
Li Aleksandr
Khodosov Ivan
Shermukhamedovo Nodira
Sex
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
F
F
M
M
F
F
M
M
F
2005
15
20
26
35
2006
22
12
34
34
2007
25
19
40
44
2008
19
6
23
25
2009
18
11
26
29
2010
27
32
28
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In addition to the compliance with the WADA code and standard in out-ofcompetition doping tests and online filing of athletes whereabouts information on
the official WADA Web site, the WTF has continuously expanded its anti-doping
education for its member national associations.
In this regard, the WTF shall have responsibility of every member national association
(MNA) to ensure that all national-level testing on the MNAs athletes comply with these
Anti-Doping Rules. The WTF should provide the athletes daily whereabouts information
required that is going to be used by ADOs such as the WADA, IF and NADOs to locate the
athletes for the purpose of Out-of-Competition Testing.
The WTF established the following basic principles for the appropriate criteria for
inclusion of athletes in a Registered Testing Pool (RTP) in 2010:
The list of these athletes, which is called Registered Testing Pool (RTP), is made
based on the WTF World Ranking in respective male and female division of the
previous year. They are required to input their location information on one-hour
time slot.
- No. of athletes in RTP: total 64 athletes (32 male and 32 female athletes)
- The top four (4) athletes in each weight category respectively for male and female
division based on WTF World Ranking as of Jan. 1, 2010
- 2010 RTP athletes list goes into effect from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
If athletes on RTP do not fulfill the online filing requirement as requested, they
receive "Notices on Filing Failure." If they are not at the place where they file on
ADAMS when any of the ADOs (Anti-Doping Organizations such as WADA, IFs,
NADOs) go there for the out-of-competition doping tests, they receive "Notices
on Missed Tests." Three times Filing Failures and/or Missed Tests during any
18-month period are equivalent to one-time anti-doping rule violation, which would
lead to athletes ineligibility to compete.
Besides this cooperation with WADA in the field of anti-doping management
among top international athletes, the WTF has continued anti-doping education
among coaches and leaders of national teams at major international taekwondo
championships. It started anti-doping education at the head of team meetings of
WTF-promoted championships in 2009 and expanded the education to continental
level in 2010.
Anti-doping education was conducted in cooperation with NADOs or RADO
(Regional Anti-Doping Organization with WADA): on March 2, 2010 at the Head
of Team Meeting of the 2010 WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships and
Qualification Tournament for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Tijuana, Mexico;
on May 10, 2010 at the Head of Team Meeting of the 2010 European Senior
Taekwondo Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia; on Nov. 23, 2010 at the
Joint Technical Meeting for 2010 African Taekwondo Championships and African
Junior Taekwondo Championships in Tripoli, Libya; on Dec. 3, 2010 at the General
Assembly of the Oceania Taekwondo Union on the occasion of the 2010 Oceania
Taekwondo Championships in Noumea, New Caledonia; and on Dec. 8, 2010 at
the Head of Team Meeting of the 2010 Pan Am Taekwondo Championships in
Monterrey, Mexico.
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Asia
Africa
Europe
Total
Number of
nations
Number of
athletes
Number of
nations
Number of
athletes
Number of
nations
Number of
athletes
Number of
nations
Number of
athletes
Number of
nations
Number of
athletes
2010
10
23
12
19
25
64
2011
11
26
19
24
64
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No.
First Name
Family Name
Nationality
Category
Gender
No.
First Name
Family Name
Nationality
Category
Gender
KATIA
ARAKAKI
BRAZIL
F-46
Female
34
TAEJIN
SON
KOREA
M-68
Male
YVETTE
YONG
CANADA
F-46
Female
35
SUJEONG
LIM
KOREA
F-62
Female
KARINE
SERGERIE
CANADA
F-62
Female
36
KYUNGSEON
HWANG
KOREA
F-67
Female
SEBASTIEN
MICHAUD
CANADA
M-80
Male
37
MOHAMED
TLISH SALEM
LIBYA
M-58
Male
FRANCOIS
COULOMBE-FORTIER
CANADA
M-87
Male
38
GUILLERMO
PEREZ
MEXICO
M-58
Male
JINGYU
WU
CHINA
F-49
Female
39
ESPINOZA
MEXICO
F-73
Female
YUZHUO
HOU
CHINA
F-57
Female
40
JANETE
ALEGRIA PENA
MEXICO
F-49
Female
YING YING
HAN
CHINA
F-73
Female
41
ALFONSO
VICTORIA ESPINOZA
MEXICO
M-63
Male
JIE
LEI
CHINA
F-53
Female
42
SANAA
ATABROUR
MOROCCO
F-49
Female
10
YUN FEI
GUO
CHINA
F-67
Female
43
LAMYA
BEKKALI
MOROCCO
F-53
Female
11
PEI HUA
TSENG
CHINESE TAIPEI
F-57
Female
44
WIAM
DISLAM
MOROCCO
F73+
Female
12
CHEN YANG
WEI
CHINESE TAIPEI
M-58
Male
45
PETER
LOPEZ
PERU
M-68
Male
13
KRISTOPHER
MOITLAND
COSTA RICA
M87+
Male
46
ANASTASIA
BARYSHNIKOVA
RUSSIA
F-73
Female
14
JEAN NOEL
OBOU SERI
COTE D'IVOIRE
M-63
Male
47
ROMAN
KUZNETSOV
RUSSIA
M87+
Male
15
SHERIF
SHAABAN WASFY
EGYPT
M-54
Male
48
BINETA
DIEDHIOU
SENEGAL
F-57
Female
16
SEHAM
EL SAWALHY
EGYPT
F-67
Female
49
JOEL
GONZALEZ BONILLA
SPAIN
M-58
Male
17
GWLADYS
EPANGUE
FRANCE
F-73
Female
50
NICOLAS
GARCIA HEMME
SPAIN
M-80
Male
18
SARAH
STEVENSON
GREAT BRITAIN
F-67
Female
51
BRIGITTE
YAGUE ENRIQUE
SPAIN
F-49
Female
19
BIANCA
WALKDEN
GREAT BRITAIN
F73+
Female
52
ESTEFANIA
HERNANDEZ GARCIA
SPAIN
F-62
Female
20
AARON
COOK
GREAT BRITAIN
M-80
Male
53
ROSANA
SIMON
SPAIN
F73+
Female
21
MEISAM
BAGHERI
IRAN
M-54
Male
54
BUTTREE
PUEDPONG
THAILAND
F-46
Female
22
REZA
NADERIAN
IRAN
M-63
Male
55
SARITA
PHONGSRI
THAILAND
F-53
Female
23
MOHAMMAD
MOTAMED BAGHERI
IRAN
M-68
Male
56
DHUNYANUN
PREMWHEW
THAILAND
F-62
Female
24
ALIREZA
NASR AZADANY
IRAN
M-74
Male
57
CHUTCHAWAL
KHAWLAOR
THAILAND
M-54
Male
25
YOUSEF
KARAMI
IRAN
M-87
Male
58
REMZI
BASAKBUGDAY
TURKEY
M-54
Male
26
SAMANEH
SHESHPARI
IRAN
F-53
Female
59
CEM
ULUGNUYAN
TURKEY
M-63
Male
27
FARZAD
ABDOLAHI
IRAN
M-74
Male
60
SERVET
TAZEGUL
TURKEY
M-68
Male
28
KOUROSH
RAJOLY
IRAN
M-87
Male
61
RUKIYE
YILDIRIM
TURKEY
F-46
Female
29
HOSSEIN
TAJIK
IRAN
M87+
Male
62
RIDVAN
BAYGUT
TURKEY
M-74
Male
30
BAT-EL
GATTERER
ISRAEL
F-57
Female
63
DIMITRIY
KIM
UZBEKISTAN
M-74
Male
31
MAURO
SARMIENTO
ITALY
M-80
Male
64
EVGENIYA
KARIMOVA
UZBEKISTAN
F73+
Female
32
CARLO
MOLFETTA
ITALY
M-87
Male
33
ARMAN
CHILMANOV
KAZAKHSTAN
M87+
Male
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
The World Taekwondo Federation changed its Competition Rules in 2010 as part of
its efforts to make taekwondo competitions more entertaining and fair.
Following the introduction of the protector and scoring system (PSS), formerly
electronic body protectors, and the instant video replay (IVR) system, together
with the graduated point system at the 2009 WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team
Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in June 2009, the WTF has elaborated its related
rules based on the evaluation of the use of these two systems at the WTF-promoted
championships.
At the WTF General Assembly in Tijuana, Mexico on March 2, 2010, amendments to
the WTF Competition Rules were approved as proposed.
Among the major changes were as follows. The duration of a contest became flexible
in consideration of the need to change the competition format. The duration of each
round may be adjusted to 1 minute or 1 minute 30 seconds upon the decision of
the Technical Delegate for the pertinent Championships while the basic duration of
contest remains the same as three rounds of two minutes each, with a one-minute
rest period between rounds, and with the sudden-death round in case of a tie after
the third round. And it was also made clear that the valid turn in case of valid turning
kick and valid attacks by fist should be scored by judges.
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In regard to the use of the PSS, the referee shall reserve the right to give Gamjeom to the pertinent contestant and shall reserve the right to declare the violating
athlete as the loser by penalty based on the degree of seriousness of the violation in
the event that the referee finds intentional manipulation.
As per the instant video replay, amendments made in Tijuana also stipulated that
instant video replay cannot be requested for the areas scored by the transmitter in
the electronic trunk protector and the scope of instant video replay request is limited
to the only one action which has occurred within five (5) seconds from the moment
of the coachs request; Once the coach raises the blue or red card to request for
instant video replay, it will be considered that the coach has used his/her allocated
appeal under any circumstance; A request after the end of the round shall not be
accepted except in the case of a sudden-death round.
There is no limit for a coach to request for IVR per athlete all through the
championships as far as the request is accepted. A coach could not request for IVR
any longer in case the IVR request for the pertinent athlete was rejected three times
all through the championships. Amendments in Tijuana changed this limit to two
from three with the Technical Delegates authority to further reduce this number to
one in consideration of the size of the championships.
As per valid turning kick to the head, the judges shall score valid points and valid
turn according to the new rules in Tashkent. In case of valid turning kick to the head,
four (4) points shall be given, including one (1) additional point for turning. Additional
one (1) point shall be given only in case of falling down due to legitimate attack with
valid point. In case of a tie in deciding the superiority in 4-judge competition, the
referee shall have the casting vote. In decision of the match result, win by point gap
shall be declared in case the point gap between two athletes is 12 points. Thus the
point system in the latest rules is as follows:
- One (1) point for valid attack to the trunk protector
- Two (2) points for valid turning kick to the trunk protector
- Three (3) points for valid kick to the head
- Four (4) points for valid turning kick to the head
The Competition Rules passed in Tashkent stipulates that the quota for coachs
instant video replay requests per athlete all through the championships shall be
decided by the Technical Delegate from one (1) to three (3) in consideration of the
size and level of the championships. Protest after the match is not allowed while the
protest after the match still exists in competitions where instant video replay is not
used.
New Kyorugi Competition Rules in Tashkent took into effect immediately, but the WTF
allowed Organizing Committees of the international competitions to apply the old
rules before Tashkent to the championships held until the end of 2010. New Kyorugi
Competition Rules can be seen or downloaded at the WTF Web site www.wtf.org.
World Taekwondo Federation
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The WTF has officially launched the online system on Feb. 14, 2011. Three Member
National Associations - Bermuda, Bolivia and Iran - are the first group of MNAs to
join the system from Feb. 14, 2011 and it is expected that more MNAs will join as
they see the benefits from the Global Membership.
Thanks to the economy of scale by providing the system at a global level, the cost
per annual individual membership to be covered by MNAs will be kept to a minimum
low and will still allow WTF to reallocate the largest part of this amount to the
development of the sport.
Profit generated from the WTF GMS will go toward the development and growth of
taekwondo around the world and will help increase the level of competition among
taekwondo participants by providing resources and opportunities to the developing
nations that otherwise would not be able to compete in taekwondo events around
the world.
The WTF GMS funds will also support the development of worldwide taekwondo
centers aiming at helping taekwondo athletes worldwide increase their competitive
level through professional training.
The WTF has been working closely with HangAStar in the development of the WTF
GMS for the past 18 months and has officially launched the online system. The WTF
GMS database system will be housed in HangAStars state-of-the-art Data Center in
Minneapolis, the United States under the highest level of security.
It is hoped that over time other important taekwondo data for each athlete can be
linked to their unique ID number, including competition results, WTF World Rankings,
competition videos, educational videos and much more.
The licence will be an important tool in gathering valuable information on the WTFs
top competing athletes that will aid in both the marketing of the sport and leading to
a more efficient competition management process.
Applications for a WTF Global Athlete Licence can only be submitted through the
WTF Member National Associations.
All licenced athletes will receive a unique WTF ID number and license card which
will be used to identify and verify the athlete at all WTF-promoted championships.
Key taekwondo data will be stored and accessible online through the unique WTF ID
number that each athlete will have.
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It is planned that the WTF Global Athlete Licence will be phased into all WTFsanctioned tournaments over time but by no earlier than Jan. 1, 2013.
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In recognition of the great efforts by the AFTU member national associations, WTF
President Choue has repeatedly expressed his appreciation and admiration for these
efforts, which has shown to the world the unity of African taekwondo.
This is the unique challenge to our continent and we are all proud of the heroes
of Africa, without forgetting the efforts of trainers, as well as African rulers in all
international events.
The AFTU especially welcomes the WTFs proposed Taekwondo for All in Africa
project, which will be put in action this year. The project will greatly help promote the
Olympic sport taekwondo in the African region.
Our unity is the secret to our success, always one team, one spirit. This is the secret
to the success of Africa and I wish, with all my heart, success to all African countries
at championships.
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April 16-17
Arab Cup
Sept. 3-18
Maputo, Mozambique
TBD
TBD
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The first step was the globalization of taekwondo, which began with the
establishment of the World Taekwondo Federation in 1973. Taekwondo was adopted
as an official sport at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. These developments
unfolded in the 27 years since the WTF was founded. Such a rapid advancement is
unprecedented in history and provides a good example of how fast a sport can grow.
President
The second step was the global standardization of taekwondo. After two Olympic
Games in which taekwondo was a medal sport, the WTF made a drastic reform in
bringing about a global standard to taekwondo. This is the period starting from the
2004 Athens Olympic Games to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Electronic body protectors and the instant video replay system were introduced
to the taekwondo competition of the Guangzhou Asian Games, which helped the
operation of the game.
The WTF is now working hard to make taekwondo more competitive among
international sports as well as federations. Thus it introduced Olympic Values
Education Programme into taekwondo for young taekwondo practitioners so that
taekwondo can promote and realize Olympic values more actively.
Taekwondo was the second most participated sport out of 45 ones along with
shooting. All the tickets for the taekwondo event were sold out early securing a firm
ground as a popular sport.
What was noteworthy for the ATU member nations in 2010 was that they
demonstrated an even level of taekwondo techniques.
To implement the Seoul Declaration more firmly, and to prepare for the 1st Youth
Olympic Games, the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation held the 1st World Youth
Taekwondo Camp in Muju, Korea, where the Taekwondo Park is under construction.
This effort led to the success in the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
To continue our success and to further promote the Olympic Values Education
Program, we also held the 2nd World Youth Taekwondo Camp in 2010. In this
taekwondo camp, the young athletes made a public demonstration in Seoul City
Plaza. During their performance, they smashed wooden boards in which their
personal bad habits were written, symbolically expressing their determination to
become new and better persons.
It also signifies that practitioners of taekwondo should take leadership in
internationalizing and at the same time spreading the spirit of taekwondo and the
values of the Olympic Games. This is taekwondos ultimate task and challenge.
Place
Events
Jan. 13-15
Manama, Bahrain
Jan. 28-31
Chennai, India
Feb. 21-22
Tehran, Iran
Feb. 24-25
Tehran, Iran
April 7-9
Cambodia
Aug. 12-23
Shenzhen, China
July or Aug.
Undecided
Nov. 4-6
Bangkok, Thailand
Nov.
Indonesia
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Following the success of the ETU A-Class Ranking for seniors, the ETU will work on
the Ranking for juniors in 2011.
The ETU signed a contract with Daedo International to use its electronic body
protectors for the European Championships until 2012.
The ETU also signed a contract with Taekwondo Data. The company has a Web
site which contains all the competition results of taekwondo championships in the
past and also information on athletes and coaches. All the ETU members have free
access to this Web site.
For the European Taekwondo Union, the year 2010 was a successful year. Three
European championships were held in 2010.
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Events
Place
Country
Dates
Events
Place
Country
Feb. 5-6
Trelleborg
Sweden
July 29-31
Vladivostok
Russia
Feb. 19
Athens
Greece
Aug. 6-8
Turku
Finland
Feb. 23-27
Trelleborg
Sweden
Sept. 18-20
Master Games
Ligano
Italy
Feb. 26-27
Eindhoven
Netherlands
Oct. 1
Budapest
Hungary
March 12-13
Hamburg
Germany
Oct. 1-2
Manchester
United
Kingdom
March 26-27
Alicante
Spain
Oct. 5
Paphos
Cyprus
April 9
Gent
Belgium
Oct. 6-9
Paphos
Cyprus
April 9-10
Gent
Belgium
Oct. 22-23
Belgrade
Serbia
April 30
Kolding
Denmark
Oct. 28-30
Sofia
Bulgaria
May (TBD)
10th European
PoomsaeChampionships
Genova
Italy
Nov. 5
Seixal
Portugal
June 4-5
Insbruck
Austria
Nov. 5-6
Zagreb
Croatia
June 18
Insbruck
Austria
Nov. 26-27
Paris
France
June 23-26
Trelleborg
Sweden
Dec. 3-4
London
U.K.
June 30
-July 3
Baku
Azerbaijan
July 7-10
Tbisli
Georgia
Kazan
Russia
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Mr. Ji Ho Choi
The Year of the Rabbit in the zodiac signs traditionally represents a year of wisdom,
diligence, sacrifice and happiness. Incidentally, these are the exact qualities that are
required by all of us to successfully complete this year with a great success.
The year 2011 indeed, will be a very busy year for all of us as many important high
profile WTF and PATU events are scheduled.
Beginning with the Pan Am Games Qualification Tournament in March in Lima,
Peru, we are scheduled to compete at the 2011 World Championships, the World
Olympic Qualification Tournament, the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, the Pan Am
Junior Championships, the Pan Am Olympic Qualification Tournament followed by the
Olympic Test Event to be held in London.
Among these busy official events, we will also have many international Open events
such as U.S. Open, Canada Open, Costa Rica Open and Pan Am Open international
Championships to be organized in various parts of PATU.
We are also scheduled to organize WTF Poomsae Referee Certification Course
and Poomsae IR Refresher Course in Austin, Texas in February, and many other
educational, technical seminars in different regions of PATU during the year.
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PATU also plans to focus on the development of educated instructors and coaches
in our small countries for the next two years to realize standardization of taekwondo
techniques and knowledge to modernize our athlete development programs in
poomsae and kyorugi.
I am confident that we can achieve these goals with the help from our leading
countries in different regions along with many other volunteer instructors and
masters who have expressed their willingness to be part of these efforts.
I would also like to urge all MNAs to take a full advantage of already available
developmental support programs, such as the WTF Taekwondo Peace Corps, the
World Youth Taekwondo Camp, jointly organized by the WTF and the Taekwondo
Promotion Foundation, and various resident instructor support programs by the
Korean government and trade authorities.
Thank you in advance for your dedication in developing our sport, and I look forward
to working with you throughout the year to achieve our common goal in taekwondo.
I wish you and your federation a great success through positive and productive
progress in 2011.
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Events
Feb. 12-16
Feb. 17-21
March 23
Lima, Peru
March 24
Lima, Peru
March 25-26
Lima, Peru
April
TBA
May
TBA
June
TBA
June
TBA
Aug.
Aug.
Sept.
TBD
Sept.
TBD
Oct. 14-30
Guadalajara, Mexico
Nov. 18-20
Queretaro, Mexico
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importantly fast track and bring up to speed our coaches, referees and judges to
assist in providing training and education on latest WTF rules, the now required
equipment, the technology being used and the technical and tactical aspects in
all areas of our sport to our athletes.
Maintaining our continued participation and involvement in all meetings of the WTF
and their ad-hoc committees as a continental union is critical to our future and has
provided the OTU with a forum to voice our concerns to ensure all nations no matter
how small are heard.
We are now 15 member nations strong with our newest member, New Caledonia,
being the host nation of the 2010 Oceania Championships, host nation for the 2011
South Pacific Games and host of the 2011 Oceania Qualification Tournament for the
2012 Olympic Games as awarded by the WTF, so congratulations and welcome to
New Caledonia. New Caledonia is now a member of the WTF in their own right.
Wallis & Fortuna will host the 2013 Mini Games and sports will be announced in
2011, so we are also hopeful of taekwondo being introduced to these regional
games.
2010 also saw the emergence of Daedo as the OTUs new sponsor. We look forward
to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Daedo who will assist the Oceania
region to grow and develop.
Over the past 24 months we have been able to achieve the following:
2011 will see the emergence of additional OTU and WTF members. Discussions are
well under way in introducing Nauru as the newest WTF member in early 2011 and
another four Oceania countries will follow.
This will take the OTUs membership to 16 nations and with the emergence of
another four nations in 2011 the OTU will become 20 member nations strong as a
WTF Continental Union.
OTU REFEREE AND COACHING ACCREDITATION
The year 2010 saw the establishment and implementation of the OTU Accreditation
and Education Program which targets all current and future coaches, referees and
poomsae judges across all MNAs.
The idea behind this program is to:
provide an international accreditation system for our officials even if MNAs
already have NF accreditation system,
build a database on our region's coaches, referees and poomsae judges which
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will not only assist all MNAs but also the OTU in lobbying for educational funding
from NOCs, ONOC and the WTF, and
It is vital to the OTUs growth and development and that of our sport within the region
that all coaches, referees and judges have the current knowledge and skills to assist
and train our athletes, this way we can ensure that the region is represented by as
many participants at the highest standards possible at events around the world.
The role of the MNA presenters will be to deliver differing aspects of the sport, i.e.
refereeing, coaching and judging etc. and these presenters will hopefully be qualified
under the Oceania Sports Education Program (OSEP).
The OSEP is a joint initiative between the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the
Olympic Sports Federations of Oceania (OSFO) and the Oceania National Olympic
Committees (ONOC). The OSEP comprises a number of training programs, which
have been specifically designed to provide a regional approach to sport education by
developing flexible, relevant and modern curricula and training support resources in
the areas of coaching, officiating, administration and assessor/presenter training.
Organizations and individuals who have been approved by the OSEP Management
Committee are endorsed to deliver this training program on behalf of the OSEP.
Ideally all MNAs will nominate these people to the OTU in early 2011, so that we can
set up training and appropriate structures and programs.
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Events
Aug. 27-Sept. 10
(TKD 6-9)
New Caledonia
Sept. 11
Sept. 13-16
Sept. 18
Australian Open
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A number of high-profile figures visited the WTF stand to test the electronic protector
system. Among them were WTF President Chungwon Choue; two of WTF Vice
Presidents, Mr. Phil Coles of Australia, and Mr. Ivan Dibos of Peru, who are also
members of the International Olympic Committee; and Mr. Dae-ki Kim, vice minister
of the Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry.
As part of its active promotional efforts, the WTF, which hosted the 2006
SportAccord in Seoul, Korea, has since run its exhibition stand at almost all
SportAccord conventions.
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The WTF plans to attend the 2011 SportAccord Convention to be held in London,
Great Britain on April 3-8.
During the Dubai SportAccord Convention, which opened on April 25 and lasted until
April 30, the WTF had a series of meetings with international sports organizations,
including the 2012 London Olympic Organizing Committee, and attended
meetings, including the general annual meeting of the International Masters Games
Association.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
a sport presentation for the CGF officials in London on June 7. Among the WTF
delegates were Mr. Philippe Buedo, chairman of the WTF Games Committee; Mr.
Anthony Ferguson, president of the Caribbean Taekwondo Federation; Mr. Usman
Dilda, former vice chairman of the WTF PR Committee, and Dr. William Darlington,
secretary general of the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union.
On behalf of the CGF, I write to thank you for the detailed submissions provided and
the subsequent representations by your colleagues in London last week pertaining
to the above, said Mr. Michael Hooper, chief executive officer of the CGF, in a letter
dated on June 14, 2010 and sent to the World Taekwondo Federation.
meeting in November 2009 to put taekwondo on the official program of the 2017
Summer Universiade and onwards as a compulsory sport. Taekwondo will also be an
official sport at the 2013 Mediterranean Games and onwards.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) sent a letter to the World Taekwondo
Federation on June 14, 2010 to inform the worlds taekwondo governing body of its
decision to classify taekwondo as a category 2 sport.
At its General Assembly on April 26, 2010 in Dubai, the International Masters Games
Association (IMGA) announced that taekwondo will be on the official program of the
2011 European Masters and the 2013 World Masters Games.
The CGF has three classifications of sports: core sports (Category 1), optional sports
(Category 2), and recognized sports (Category 3). Under the current CGF regulations,
the Commonwealth Games must include a minimum of 10 core sports on their
program and they can then include up to an additional seven from a list of optional
sports, with a maximum of four team sports on their program.
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) decided at its Executive Board
The CGF decision came just five days after a four-member WTF delegation made
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The CGF CEO continued to say in his letter, In approving the classification of
taekwondo as a category 2 sport, both the Federations Sport Committee and the
Executive Board were pleased to note the ongoing commitment being made by
the sport through its development programs across the Commonwealth, as well as
the innovative changes being made through the sport presentation aspects of the
competition.
By becoming a category 2 sport, taekwondo is now eligible for inclusion by
prospective candidate cities within their selection of up to 7 additional sports from
the broader list of category 2 sports, i.e. additional to the 10 core sports and you
should now look to work with candidate cities for future editions of the Games as
they develop their bid proposals, the CGF head said.
The latest Commonwealth Games, the 19th edition, took place in New Delhi, India
on Oct. 3-14, 2010, with 17 sports on the official program. The next Commonwealth
Games are to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014.
On the CGF decision, Mr. Ferguson, who also serves as vice president of the Pan
American Taekwondo Union, said in his letter to the WTF, This is not only wonderful,
but inspiring indeed. I did not expect the decision would come so soon.
Better still that we went straight to Category Two. During our presentation, they
(CGF officials) joked that we should probably go straight to Category 2 rather than
three, Mr. Ferguson said. That it in fact happened this way is a testament to the
vision and work of the WTF and that of our leader (WTF President Chungwon Choue).
I have no doubt that in time, we would become Category One.
It vindicates what we were saying in that people only have to be informed of the
wonderful work of the WTF to be impressed, he continued to say. Clearly they (CGF
officials) were impressed by the Taekwondo Peace Corps and subsequent proposal
of a Sport Peace Corps; electronic body protectors and the video replay system, and
the various uses for which the Reform Fund is intended.
In a meeting with CGF officials both at the 2008 SportAccord Convention in Athens,
Greece and at the 2009 SportAccord Convention in Denver, the United States, the
WTF expressed its interest in joining the Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games, which date back to 1930, are a unique, world-class,
multi-sport event which is held every four years.
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2011 EUROPEAN, 2013 WORLD
MASTERS GAMES
Taekwondo has been put on the official program of
both the 2011 European Masters Games and the 2013
World Masters Games.
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Question &
Answer
What is the significance of inclusion of taekwondo in Masters
Games?
One of the IMGA objectives is to grow the masters movement worldwide.
Therefore a new step was taken when the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
became the first martial art to be a member of the IMGA.
Adding an Olympic sport to our program is always great. But taekwondo is more
than just a sport, it is a philosophy of life.
Including poomsae taekwondo on the program of the Masters Games will help the
promotion of the discipline and hopefully grow the taekwondo masters movement
in the world.
As part of the promotion of combat sports for the European Masters Games 2011
in Lignano, Italy, a conference on Neuroscience and fighting sports Effects of
fighting sports on decisional and cognitive abilities in middle and advanced age
was held in Trieste, Italy on Nov. 27, 2010.
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Recent changes to
the WTF Competition Rules have allowed for talented
athletes that were bound by restrictions to rise to the
top of the podium, he said. Participants from Muslim
faith have drastically risen as a result, particularly in
female athletes. It is my wish that this trend continues
in the future.
As our membership continues to grow, we will adjust
to ensure that every person with a dream of being a
champion in the sport of taekwondo is welcome, Dr.
Choue said. These changes create a fairer sport with
a much higher level of competition.
He concluded by saying, I wish to offer my best
wishes to all of the athletes, referees, and coaches
during these championships. Reach high for your
dreams, commit yourself, and dont let anything stop
you from being at your best.
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2010 FRANCOPHONE
TAEKWONDO WORLD CUP TAKES
PLACE IN COTONOU, BENIN
The 2010 Francophone Taekwondo World Cup took place in Cotonou, Benin on May
2, 2010, drawing more than 100 taekwondo athletes from 23 French-speaking
countries.
The Francophone World Cup, the seventh edition of its kind, took place at the Palais
des Sports in Cotonou. The inaugural Francophone World Cup dates back to 2002 in
Paris, France. The 2nd edition was held in Rabat, Morocco in 2003; with the 3rd and
4th event in Tunis, Tunisia, and Niamey, Niger in 2005 and 2007, respectively. The
fifth one took place in Libreville, Gabon in 2008 and the 6th edition in Lille, France
in 2009.
Among the participants in the Cotonou event were WTF President Chungwon Choue;
Mr. Roger Piarulli, president of the French Taekwondo Federation. Mr. Piarulli also
serves as president of the World Taekwondo Union of French-Speaking Countries
(UMFT); and Mr. Jacques Noutais, president of the Benin Taekwondo Federation.
Also attending the event were nine other presidents of the WTFs French-speaking
member national associations. They were from Benin, Niger, Cote dIvoire, Mali,
Tunisia, Gabon, Belgium, Guinea, the Congo Republic.
Other participating countries include Monaco, Vietnam, the Haiti, Burkina Faso, Togo,
Chad, Switzerland, Israel, Senegal, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Francophone World Cup was immediately followed by the 4th Challenge Espoirs
on May 3 at the same venue.
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An opening ceremony of the Francophone World Cup took place in the afternoon,
with the attendance of Mr. Etienne Kossi, sport and youth minister of Benin.
In his congratulatory speech, WTF President Choue said, The Francophone World
Cup is a unique event that displays the versatility of our sport that is available to all
who want to participate. While a common language brings those countries and
athletes here, it is taekwondo that binds us all together, Choue said. This sport is
bound by no limits of race, gender, nationality, religion, or physicality.
As we have embarked upon each new step of our sport, we have seen a dramatic
rise in participation by member countries of the African Taekwondo Union. The WTF
has always sought to support and encourage this, Choue said.
In his speech during the opening ceremony, Mr. Piarulli, president of the UMFT, spoke
well of WTF President Choues great achievements over the last several years. We
fully support WTF President Choue, whose strong leadership helped taekwondo be
put on the official program of the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
On May 1, there was the General Assembly of the UMTF, in which the participants
decided to hold the next Francophone World Cup in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire in 2011.
C.O
NOC
Country
SURNAME
Sport
Code
First Name
Sex
Date of Birth
OS Decision
Training
Option
Start Date
AM
ARG
Argentina
CRISMANICH
Mauro Daniel
TK
1984-02-20
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
ARM
Armenia
YEREMYAN
Arman
TK
1986-01-29
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
BRA
Brazil
Raphaella
TK
1990-06-28
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
BRA
Brazil
MARCELINO
Douglas
TK
1979-11-18
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AF
CAF
Centrafrique
ESSEKABOU-ALAZOULA
Remy-Paterne-Christophe
TK
1982-07-16
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AF
CAF
Centrafrique
BOUI
David-Sylvere-Patrick
TK
1988-06-28
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
CRC
Costa Rica
MOITLAND CABEZAS
Kristopher
TK
1983-09-02
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
CUB
Cuba
MONTEJO POLL
Daynellis
TK
1984-11-08
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AF
EGY
Egypt
TAWFEK
Abdallah Osama
TK
1991-12-02
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
HON
Honduras
FERRERA RODRIGUEZ
Miguel Adrin
TK
1981-05-25
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
INA
Indonesia
VALENTINA
Fransisca
TK
1987-03-23
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
ISR
Israel
GATTERER
Bat-El
TK
1988-02-04
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
JOR
Jordan
AL SADEQ
Yazan
TK
1993-06-29
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
JOR
Jordan
TOURAN
Dana
TK
1993-01-30
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
MDA
Rpublique de
Moldova
ARVENTII
Vladislav
TK
1993-08-19
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
PER
Per
TK
1989-06-05
YES
CAR-San
Cugat (ESP)
2010-09-01
AS
PHI
Philippines
LIZARDO
John Paul
TK
1986-06-08
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
PHI
Philippines
AVENIDO
Marlon
TK
1989-01-01
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
PUR
Puerto Rico
SANCHEZ
Juan Arnaldo
TK
1985-08-23
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AM
PUR
Puerto Rico
OCASIO RODRIGUEZ
Asuncin
TK
1987-06-06
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AF
SEN
Sngal
DIEYE
Balla
TK
1980-11-13
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
YES
HPC-Remarck
TK, Alexandria
(USA)
2010-09-01
AF
SEN
Sngal
DIEDHIOU
Bineta
TK
1986-01-08
AS
TJK
Tajikistan
GULOV
Alisher
TK
1989-08-24
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
TUR
Turkey
TEZEGUL
Servet
TK
1988-09-26
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
TUR
Turkey
TATAR
Nur
TK
1992-08-16
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AF
TUN
Tunisie
BEN HAMZA
Khhaoula
TK
1991-05-18
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
UZB
Uzbekistan
BAYKUZIEV
Jasur
TK
1986-09-04
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
YEM
Yemen
AL-KUBATI
Tameem Mohammed
TK
1989-01-01
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
SLO
Slovenia
RAJHER
Nusa
TK
1983-07-20
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
VIE
Vietnam
NGUYEN
TK
1985-01-07
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
AS
VIE
Vietnam
DOAN
TK
1993-03-10
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
YES
HPC: Remarck
Taekwondo,
Alexandria
(USA)
2010-09-01
AF
BEN
Bnin
KIKI
Rostand B.
TK
EU
BIH
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
KATANA
Amir
TK
1990-02-25
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
EU
DEN
Denmark
HANSEN KORFITZ
Mark
TK
1986-04-27
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
1982-01-05
EU
AZE
Azerbaijan
AHMADOV
Rashad
TK
AM
HAI
Hati
JOSEPH
Jocelin
TK
AM
HAI
Hati
SANON
Tudor
TK
AM
HAI
Hati
CHERY
Jimmy
TK
1988-08-26
1979-03-22
YES
NOC
2010-09-01
YES
NOC
2011-01-01
YES
NOC
2011-01-01
YES
NOC
2011-01-01
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WTF-DESIGNATED REGIONAL
TAEKWONDO TRAINING CENTERS
IN IRAN, AZERBAIJAN, CHINA
GAIN POPULARITY
Regional taekwondo training
centers designated by the
World Taekwondo Federation
are rapidly gaining popularity
around the world.
The WTF has officially
designated three regional
training centers for the Olympic
sport of taekwondo and several
others are expected to follow
suit. The three are located in
Tehran, Iran; Baku, Azerbaijan
and Beijing, China.
Through the regional
taekwondo training centers, we
are sure that taekwondo will be
further developed around the
world and we plan to designate
more regional training
centers, WTF President
Chungwon Choue said.
On Sept. 6, 2008, the WTF
designated the Beijing
Shichahai Sports Training
Center, under the jurisdiction
of the Beijing Shichahai Sports
School in Beijing, China, as its
regional taekwondo training
center in a ceremony. The
name board-hanging ceremony was attended by WTF Secretary General Jin Suk
Yang.
Established in 1958, Beijing Shichahai Sports School is located in the west bank
of Shichahai, and it is one of the main centers for training young sports talents in
Beijing. The school is rated a key secondary technical school with a primary and
junior section, base of national high-level athletic talents.
In June 2009, the WTF also designated the Musado Center in Baku, Azerbaijan as
its regional taekwondo training center in a ceremony. The ceremony was attended
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On April 29, 2010, an opening ceremony was held in Tehran, Iran for the WTFs
designation of a regional taekwondo training center.
by WTF President Chungwon Choue and Mr. Kamaladdin Heydarov, president of the
Azerbaijan Taekwondo Federation.
The Musado Center is the unique construction built for the sports federation in
the world for its capacity and facilities, according to the Azerbaijan Taekwondo
Federation. The center has three competition and training halls, a swimming
pool and a hotel with a capacity of 26 rooms.
In February 2008, Dr. Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic
Committee, visited the center.
The ceremony attracted WTF President Chungwon Choue; Seyed Ali Saeedlou,
vice president and head of the Physical Education Organization of Iran; and Seyed
Mohammad Pouladgar, president of the Taekwondo Federation of the Islamic
Republic of Iran.
During the ceremony, WTF President Choue delivered a WTF honorary 7th Dan
certificate and a black belt and taekwondo uniform to Seyed Saeedlou, drawing big
applause from the participants.
The WTF Training Center in Tehran will serve as a good facility for further promotion
of taekwondo not only in Iran, but also in the Middle East Asian region overall, WTF
President Choue said during the opening ceremony.
Iran, one of the worlds taekwondo powerhouses, boasts of its overall taekwondo
population of about 2 million. It has about 4,000 taekwondo gyms around the
country. The population of taekwondo in Iran is rapidly increasing with the growing
participation of women practitioners. For the first time in its history, Iran sent its
female taekwondo athletes to an international sporting event in 2005.
In 2004, Iran opened the Taekwondo House, which houses the office of the
Taekwondo Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It also started a two-year
taekwondo education program at its Taekwondo Academy in Tehran in 2009, with
120 taekwondo students enrolled. The number of students at the Taekwondo
Academy increased to 250 in 2010.
The Iranian taekwondo federation plans to launch a taekwondo demonstration team
in 2011, while pushing ahead with a family taekwondo competition.
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TAEKWONDO PARK
TO BECOME NEW HOME OF
GLOBAL TAEKWONDO FAMILY
The Taekwondo Park, now under construction in Muju,
Korea, will help further develop taekwondo on a global
scale.
The project will provide up-to-date training facilities
for practitioners of taekwondo worldwide, but more
importantly it will embody the spirit of taekwondo by
educating youth and providing a tranquil environment
for visitors to meditate.
The all-purpose training and education facility will
include the Taekwondo Hall of Fame, the World Culture
Village, the Taekwondo Museum, a 5,000-seat arena,
training centers and lodging facilities on a sprawling
site of 23,000 sq. meters, or approximately the size of
4,157 football fields.
The Taekwondo Park will also house the World
Taekwondo Academy, a global taekwondo education
and research center designated by the World
Taekwondo Federation.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Taekwondo
Day on Sept. 4, 2009 and the Taekwondo Park is to
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Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa shows off his 3rd Kukkiwon Dan certificate
during a welcoming dinner hosted by WTF President Chungwon Choue at the
Renaissance Seoul Hotel in Seoul, Korea on Feb. 20, 2011.
further.
As the leader of a nation, there are undoubtedly great
challenges faced on the daily basis, Choue said.
Im certain that the training that you received from
Grandmaster Song Bong-kyung has benefited you
to meet those challenges head-on with courage and
perseverance.
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When did you start practicing taekwondo and for what motives?
I started practicing taekwondo in 1978 when I was 10 years old. I am now a
2nd Dan Kukkiwon black-belt holder. I was very influenced by the teachings of
the late Grandmaster Song Bong-Kyung of Korea, the founder of taekwondo in
Honduras. Grandmaster Song, my father-in-law, arrived in Honduras in 1975 and
started disseminating taekwondo by teaching the military and police. He was a 9th
Dan Kukkiwon black belt holder and loved by the Honduran people. I married his
daughter, Evette Song Kang, a 4th Dan Kukkiwon black-belt holder, in 2002. My
two boys, one five years and the other 8 months, know how to kick.
Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa show off their respective taekwondo skills in a ceremony shortly after a
luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Korea on Feb. 21, 2011. At the ceremony, WTF President Chungwon Choue delivered an honorary 9th WTF Dan
certificate to the Honduran President and Korean President Lee gave a taekwondo uniform to the Honduran President.
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Question &
Answer
Do you have any suggestions for further development of the
WTF and taekwondo as a global sponsor?
You have been in Korea over the last 10 years. How is your
business and what are the prospects for this year?
We would like to suggest even more emphasis on support for the lessprivileged in the world and providing even more access for those in developing
countries to better themselves through the discipline, sportsmanship
and companionship of the sport. We appreciate the recent developments
supporting such causes and would like to see further progress.
Under the 2011 theme, World Peace through Taekwondo, the
WTF is carrying out various programs for the disadvantaged,
including those with disability and orphans. The WTF is also
pushing for an ambitious Taekwondo for All in Africa project.
If chances are given, are you willing to join the WTF in those
programs?
These initiatives are precisely the type of programs we would like to see from
the WTF. We will certainly utilize our global network and participate through our
various global offices in regions like Africa.
Macquaries business has been very successful in Korea over the last 10
years, thanks to our valuable staff and many different partners including our
joint venture partners, banks, small private equity firms, large investment
companies such as the National Pension Fund, other pension fund and
insurance companies, banks, and of course the Korean government.
I know that you have published a childrens book, titled Uras
Dream. Could you explain about the book?
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TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION OF
THAILANDS FREE ORPHANAGE
TRAINING PROGRAM
A GREAT SUCCESS
In Thailand, there are still a countless number of less fortunate children who are
left alone in various corners of the world. Opportunity to play the games they like or
accessibility to any sporting activities is just a dream.
the Pakkred Home for Boys, an organization under Thailands Ministry of Social
Development and Human Security to sponsor and train interested children the
philosophy and art of taekwondo.
Being dressed up in taekwondo dobok is just a dream come true to some children
here in Thailand.
The project was embraced by the participants and the general public alike and
quickly became the model for several other communities both local and abroad.
The project started in 2008 and was called Sai Sampun Sarn-fun Taekwondo.
Today, the project involves three large homes for boys, namely: Pakkred Home for
Boys, Maharaj Home for Boys and Chalermprakiet 48 Pansa School.
Taekwondo, besides being one of the worlds most popular martial arts, with its swift
and elegant movements, the sport instills all the good qualities into all practitioners
young and old. The taekwondo spirit which builds patriotism, respect, honesty,
kindness, consistency has changed many lives here in Thailand.
One of the World Taekwondo Federations directives is to scatter seeds of love, hope
and peace into the hearts of less fortunate children through the sport of taekwando.
Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand
(TAT), has done exactly that. He has taken the opportunity to initiate a project at
More than 200 children have signed up and went through the program. The program
has been deemed creative, fruitful and a success. Children from all walks of life have
had the rare opportunity to be taught the basics of the sport.
They were exposed to the strict discipline of taekwondo. Most of all, the sportsmans
spirit is given a chance to flourish within the hearts of these children - the future of
our community, the future of our generations.
We can safely say that the past three years has been successful in realizing these
objectives. In the three homes, we also have social workers observing behavioral
changes among the children, said Mr. Pimol.
He said, The continuing changes have uniformly been in the positive direction. The
children have developed more self-confidence. They show more self-respect and
respect for others. They express more compassion and kindness to their peers. They
train together in harmony and support one another. They are just a few examples of
good characteristics they have developed.
On top of this, the children have acquired good taekwondo skills and win medals.
This adds to their self-esteem and self-confidence, Mr. Pimol said. He said, For
the ongoing success of the program, credits must be given to the World Taekwondo
Federation and the Asian Taekwondo Union as they have been supporting the
program. ATU President Dai-Soon Lee and ATU Vice Presidents Kyu-Seok Lee and
Daewon Kang visited and inaugurated the first orphanage three years ago.
Under the theme World Peace through Taekwondo, the WTF is launching a
global campaign to better serve humanity. It is for this purpose that the WTF will
give financial and technical support for the establishment of taekwondo programs
in orphanages and refugee camps around the world. A few months ago, WTF
Secretary General Jin Suk Yang also came to visit two of three homes. He has
agreed to support the program and will send instructors this year to help train the
children, Mr. Pimol said.
The TAT plans to add one more orphanage to the program, he said, adding that the
operating cost for the program is about U.S.$20,000 per year, with 50 to 60 children
in the program. A portion of the money goes to equipment in the setting-up stage.
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TAEKWONDO INCLUDED IN
COMPULSORY CURRICULUM
OF HIGH SCHOOLS, AIR FORCE
SCHOOL IN GUATEMALA
Our federation has two main objectives in establishing this educational program:
to broaden the access to practice taekwondo at the high school level and help
students have a sport culture, and to recruit talented youngsters who could practice
in our national teams, said Mrs. Maria Rosario Borello Castillo, president of the
Guatemalan Taekwondo Federation.
She said, Presently our trainers are working with 300 young ladies aged between
13 and 17 at Colegio Sagrado Corazon for six hours a week. "We will expand
the compulsory taekwondo program to other high schools for men in the coming
months.
At the Aviation Technical School, she said, our federation is teaching taekwondo
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to 500 men and women aged between 15 and 22, who will be the future airplane
technicians, pilots and skydivers.
In 2011, she said, we will continue working in our para-taekwondo program at the
Margarita Tejada Foundation. Over the past 10 years, this program has given us
much rewards because taekwondo has shown to give people with Down syndrome
a sense of solidarity and dignity. In providing these youngsters with a worthy
place within the Guatemalan Taekwondo Federation, we are taking a great step in
promoting human relations and integrating them to society as recognized members.
violence turn even more intense. However, we are convinced that through these
taekwondo programs we are giving people a different perspective of life; we
are giving them the hope that things can be different though hard work and
self-confidence, and we are giving them the hope that dreams can come
true.
We are sure that in addition to teaching them the techniques of our sport as,
respect, loyalty, self-control, perseverance, modesty and indomitable spirit, she said.
I am sure you share with us the confidence in our work.
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Magazine
2011, Issue No.98
ISSN 1599-3779
REVIEW
Publisher / Dr. Chungwon Choue, President
Editor-in-Chief / Mr. Jin Suk Yang, Secretary General
Magazine Director / Mr. Seok-jae Kang, PR Deputy Secretary General
Senior Editor / Mr. Eil-chul Kim, Marketing Deputy Secretary General
Editors / Mr. Olof Hansson, Mr. Stephen Kyle Donnell
Design Senior Advisor / Prof. Kenneth S. Park, Kwangwoon University
Contributing Photographer / Mr. Seuk-je Lee of Korea
The WTF is delighted to bring you the official publication of the federation. The WTF Taekwondo magazine
epitomizes our enthusiasm and progressive mindset in leading taekwondo and the WTF in the new century.
The WTF Taekwondo is published annually. It is a summary of the previous years events, competition
results and happenings throughout the world of taekwondo. It provides the events of this year, interviews
with taekwondo stars and the useful information on taekwondo.
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