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    Oceania Taekwondo Union WT Presidents Cup Oceania & Australian Open 19th To 22nd September 2024 Nissan Arena Brisbane QLD Australia: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/events?eventType=All&invitationStatus=all&da=false&isArchived=false&pageNumber=2&itemsPerPage=12 Post Oceania Taekwondo https://www.facebook.com/OceaniaTaekwondoUnion Unions (OTU) highly successful qualification Tournament in Solomon Islands that delivered 14 Quota positions won in Taekwondo for NOCs and NPCs to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. NOC quotas went to Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. NPC quotas went to Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. OTUs Management Committee recently met with Mr. Atma Maharaj in Brisbane. Atma is the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) Program Lead for its Brisbane 2032 Programs. https://static-gcs.edit.site/users-files/446a960532ea3562b1615b41ee04f6c9/62de-5256-e8549c-285-fedb-0-e8_onoc-brisbane-2032-v4-ecopy.pdf?dl=1 Oceania Taekwondo Secretary General Stuart Lee called for the meeting to gain clarity and build critical partnership with ONOC and its partners leading into Brisbane. Stuart said ‘it was critical to understand and create a positive relationship so we can position Taekwondo to better assist all but especially our smaller pacific nations to deliver performance outcomes, generate sustainable and positive change through the sport of Taekwondo’ … ‘our 2032 program will provide results with clear legacies to and well beyond 2032’ … OTUs Step-Up 2032 staged program will be announced soon with the focuses on athletes and pacific nation development and education via the sport of Taekwondo.
    OTU President John Kotsifas delivers Taekwondo’s staged regional strategy to assist its athletes to step up post Paris to podium results in Brisbane 2032. The challenge for the OTU in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 is to convert participation at Olympic Games into podium success and increase participation of Para athletes. Whilst not ignoring current senior athletes, the challenge is how to develop the next generation of athletes who are now cadets and junior and transition them to senior high-performance athletes by 2032 and who have good prospects for Olympic and Paralympic success. "Despite all the challenges and with our aspirations, we are going to give it a go and give it our best shot!" John Kotsifas, the President of Oceania Taekwondo Union on the designing of OTU's Strategy from Paris to: #Brisbane2032#StepUpOceania #StepUpOceania2.0#ONOCXLIVAGA #OceaniaTogether
    Latest Oceania athletes’ rankings – Olympic, World, Para and PoomsaeAs we head towards Olympic selection for the 2024 Paris Olympic games, here are the current rankings of our athletes in the Oceania region as of November 2023:
    Well done to Oceania Taekwondo Union Poomsae Referee Chair, Ms Linda Pace for her dedication to Para Taekwondo Poomsae.The following article was published in "Inside the Games".https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1141439/pace-blog-para-poomsae
    Sarajevo 2023 World Cadet Taekwondo Championships Oceania' Taekwondo Union Alfred Lai Koun Sing President and Head Coach for Polynesian Taekwondo at the Cadets World Championships in Sarajevo:Our youngest team TAHITI participates in Sarajevo 2023 for the World Cadet Taekwondo Championships: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/polynesiataekwondo
    Australia has delivered a multi-medal haul at the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in Sarajevo With tough matchups right from the get-go, the 20-strong Aussie contingent gave their all against 73 countries across four days of competition.https://www.facebook.com/AUSTKD
    Results for a very successful WT Sanctioned Kyorugi & Para Oceania & Australian Events 7th - 9th July 2023 Morayfield Events Centre, QLD Day 1 Presidents Cup Results - Seniors Day 2 Presidents Cup Para Results Day 2 Presidents Cup Cadets & Juniors Day 3 AUS Open Para Results
    ONOC: New Appointments To The Athletes' Commission. Congratulations to Kaino Thomsen Fuataga OTU council member on being elected to the ONOC athletes commission. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02bdyzcQdcEUECKWwKZczoHuY915pANGEyHwvHcWY5Y13fWupqBzUazpvU2PT5jN3gl&id=100063595419423&mibextid=qC1gEa
    BAKU, Azerbaijan (May 28, 2023) - The World Taekwondo General Assembly: https://www.facebook.com/OceaniaTaekwondoUnion
    Attention all Oceania Para Athletes:
    Please note that for the 2024 Paralympic Games and Oceania qualification event, the following requirements needs to be met: • hold a WT Global Athlete License for the year 2024; • be internationally classified in an eligible Sport Class with a Sport Class Status of (i) Confirmed; or (ii) Review with a Fixed Review Date of 2025 or later; • hold a WT recognized Dan certificate; • be at least sixteen (16) years of age by 31 December 2024; and • have competed in at least three (3) World Para Taekwondo Ranking competition between January 1, 2022 and May 1, 2024. Entry to the Paralympic Games and qualification event can be met by attending all three Para Taekwondo events coming up in Brisbane (Presidents Cup Para, Australian Open Para, Oceania Open Para – Brisbane Australia 7-9 July 2023) Click on link below to view Para Events coming up in Brisbane - Australia 7-9 July 2023 https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/
    Dear Oceania FriendsIn Memorium – Phillip Walter ColeI have attached a live stream link to the funeral of Phil Coles which will take place Monday 6 Feb 2023.
    • Here is the livestream link: https://www.ceremonycast.com.au/philcoles• An online Memorial Book is now open on the live streaming page so guests can leave messages. • The page also lists the names of those who check in to watch the ceremony. • The livestream video will remain online for later viewing for one month John A Kotsifas, President Oceania Taekwondo Union
    [World Taekwondo] World Taekwondo mourns passing of former Vice President: In Memorium – Phillip Walter Cole http://m.worldtaekwondo.org/wtnews/view.html?nid=139773s AM https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-29/phil-coles-former-olympian-and-ioc-member-dies-aged-91/101904224
    We are saddened to inform you that our founding president, Phil Coles passed away today aged 91 yrs.Phil was instrumental in establishing the Oceania Taekwondo Union in 2005 and served as OTU’s inaugural president for over 10 years.Phil was appointed as World Taekwondo’s Vice President in 2008.
    Phil was appointed as an IOC member in 1982 and served as an IOC member until 2011. Phil was a three-time Olympian as a sprint canoer (1960 Rome, 1964 Tokyo and 1968 Mexico City) and was a founding member of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC). He was also regarded as being one of Australia’s leading sports administrators and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of his longstanding services to sport and was introduced into the sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1993.
    Today, Oceania Taekwondo has lost a close and sincere friend and a man who has contributed so much to our sport in the Oceania region.
    Our deepest condolences are extended to his wife Patricia and his family.
    John A Kotsifas, President Oceania Taekwondo Union
    WT TD & OTU Visit to Solomon Islands 21-28 Nov22. World Taekwondo (WT) Technical Delegate & Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) Secretary General Mr. Stuart Lee travelled to Solomon Islands for important meetings with the 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC), National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI), Solomon Islands Paralympic Committee (SIPC) and Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).Along with Mr Lee was Mr. Denzil Ray OTUs international Education Manager and on loan from Australian Taekwondo was Mr Dong Min Cha 3 time Olympian (Gold 2008, Bronze 2016 & previous World Champion) who will work with and assist Solomon Islands Taekwondo to prepare for the Games. A brief overview below:• MNA briefings, compliance meetings and future planning • Athlete / Coach technical and tactical training• Para athlete briefings • Coach / Referee Education & accreditations• Competition simulation for athletes, coaches, officials, medical and volunteers trainingA big thank you to Genevieve (GOC) and Moses (SINIS) and Solomon Islands President Mr. Derick Afu for all their hospitality, hard work and ongoing assistance during the weeks program and into the future.
    Post WTO's AGM/SGM on the 11th of November we are now known as Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) which brings us in line with all CU's
    Two time Olympic silver medallist Alexandros Nikolaidis passed away.It is with great sadness to hear of the news that a great Olympic athlete and two time silver medallist (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) Alexandros Nikolaidis has passed away after a long battle with cancer.OTU extends its deepest sympathy to his family and friends and to the Greek Taekwondo federation and the European Taekwondo Union.https://greekcitytimes.com/2022/10/14/olympic-alexandros-nikolaidis/
    SEOUL, Korea (Oct 5, 2022) - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today held an in-person meeting with the Continental Union Presidents at the World Taekwondo office in Seoul to discuss important matters and align plans for 2023 and beyond.
    The meeting was attended by Asian Taekwondo Union President Kyu Seok Lee and Secretary General Jung Heon Kim; Oceania Taekwondo President John Kotsifas, and Secretary General Stuart Lee who joined via video conference; African Taekwondo Union President Issaka Ide and Secretary General Balla Dieye; and Pan American Taekwondo Union President Juan Manuel Lopez Delgado. During the meeting, President Choue shared information about the 2023 calendar, plans for World Taekwondo’s 50th founding anniversary and the role of Continental Unions in promoting the anniversary, and World Taekwondo’s progress in sustainability and Virtual Taekwondo. A key topic that was deliberated was the enhancement of World Taekwondo’s governance, including at the member national associations (MNAs) through a survey that will be used as a ranking. Discussions were then held on a number of key subjects as Continental Unions shared their ideas and experiences. Discussion topics included the World Taekwondo Development Programme, Membership, Events and Competitions, Education, Para Taekwondo and MNA rights and responsibilities. World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue said: “It is always important for the headquarters and the Continental Unions to be aligned in our direction and plans through such working level meetings. “Next year is the 50th anniversary of our founding. Needless to say, World Taekwondo 50 years ago was significantly different from what we are today. Today, our sport is innovative and fair, our organisation is well-governed and transparent, and the Taekwondo movement is helping to strengthen society through our humanitarian and social development efforts. We never stopped progressing. The 50th founding anniversary next year is the perfect opportunity for us to look ahead and lay a new foundation for future generations of Taekwondoin. We need to leave behind a legacy that they can be proud of.”
     The World Taekwondo President Dr. Chungwon Choue appointed Mr. Denzil Ray – Oceania Taekwondo Union as the WT Technical Delegate (TD) the 10th Oceania Championships (Kyorugi & Poomsae) & Tahiti Open. Oceania Taekwondo G2 & G4 Ranked Events 30th September – 1st & 2nd October 2022 Tahiti French Polynesia It’s a great privilege to have been appointed by World Taekwondo President Dr. Chungwon Choue as the Technical Delegate, thank you for the opportunity. Oceania Championships Oceania Poomsae Championships Tahiti Open DR Choue presents three recipients with Taekwondo Day awards: World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue has presented Maher Magableh and the sport's French and Emirati federations with Taekwondo Day awards. “Pita Taufatofua recognised by IOC” Olympic athlete and Oceania Taekwondo Union council member Pita Taufatofua, has been recognised by the IOC for his contribution to sport and his humanitarian initiatives. Pita was invited to the IOC by IOC President Thomas Bach to Olympic house in Lausanne, Switzerland to present him with an award recognising him for his athletic and Olympic achievements.
    Pita is a three time Olympian having competed in Taekwondo in Rio 2016, Cross Country skiing in Pyeong Chang in 2018 and again in Taekwondo in 2021 in Tokyo.
    This is an amazing achievement for Pita and Taekwondo in general. It is also a significant achievement for Oceania sport. No other Taekwondo athlete has been recognised in this way.
    Please take note details of the Venue Has been Updated. Last few days left before the Deadline..
    G-Ranked events registration fee reduced and early bird closing date extended. Dear Taekwondo Family Members,
    It is our great honour and pleasure to invite you and your team to participate in the 4th WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region (Kyorugi Olympic Weight Division) G-2, 4th WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region (Poomsae G-2) and 2nd WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region Para Taekwondo Championships (G2), 9th Oceania Taekwondo Championships (Kyorugi Olympic Weight Division) G4, Oceania Para & Poomsae Open Coloured Belts, the Tahiti Open (WT Divisions) G2, Oceania Poomsae Championships (G4) over the three (3) days.
    Competition Days are Friday, 30 September through to Sunday, 2 October 2022.
    For our Oceania Region athletes, coaches and officials this is the perfect lead up to next year’s 2023 Pacific Games (Solomon Islands) and the 2024 Olympic Qualifications Tournament (Place to be decided).
    All competition area’s will be equipped with video replay and Daedo electronic body protectors and headgear for G-Ranked events. These Championships will have the best referees in order to guarantee maximum transparency, fair play & impartiality for the athletes.Please mark our events in your calendar and make sure not to miss these high level, quality WT and OT championships. Our professional organisation team is working hard to make this event successful! If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the organisation team.
    We hope that you and your team will participate at these Taekwondo Championships, and we are looking forward to welcoming and seeing you in Papeete, French Polynesia (Tahiti).
    Yours sincerely,
    Mr. John Kotsifas Mr. Alfred Lai Koun SingPresident, Oceania Taekwondo & President, Polynesia Taekwondo Vice President, World Taekwondo
    FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS – Via GMS to WT G-Ranked Events in the Oceania Region https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/events OCEANIA TAEKWONDO – Tahiti 30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2022:
     Day 1 FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2022
     Day 2 SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER 2022 Day 3 SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2022
    The 2022 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Open Online Poomsae Championships August 1st ~ 30th 2022.Dear Taekwondo family, Registration is now open2022 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Open Online Poomsae Championships in August 2022. *Under 30s, Under 40s and Free Style Over 17 (Black Belt Ranking divisions) Registration via: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.comAll other AGE Divisions �Registration via: https://www.kpnp-on.com/competition/2022 OT OPEN https://www.facebook.com/WorldTaekwondoOceaniaRecognised Poomsae: (Black Belt Individual Divisions) ages range from * Under 12 to * Over 70 (Open to ALL WT MNA Players)
    “President John Kotsifas addressed the World Taekwondo council meeting held in Lausanne at IOC headquarters which was also attended by IOC President Thomas Bach.”The World Taekwondo Council Meeting was held in LAUSANNE, Switzerland (May 12, 2022) meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne. Baku presented its bid to the Council during the meeting alongside Wuxi, China. The World Championships will be particularly special as they will fall on the 50th anniversary of World Taekwondo. The exact dates will be confirmed in due course. IOC President Bach presented President Choue with the IOC President’s Trophy – Olympic House before leaving the meeting. IOC Vice President Ser Miang Ng also briefly joined the meeting and addressed the members.
    ONOC and OSFO conference in Fiji. Oceania President Kotsifas attended the 2022 Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) conference held in Fiji as well as the Oceania Olympic Sports Federations (OSFO) conference.IOC President Thomas Bach was present for the conference, and he also visited Tonga and the Cook Islands as part of his visit to the Pacific.
    Oceania Taekwondo International Referees appointed for the 2022 GOYANG WORLD POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Ms LINDA PACE (OT Poomsae Director)Mr SEONG WEON YUN (AT Poomsae Referee Committee member)
    Oceania Taekwondo and Mexican Taekwondo Federation sign athlete development agreement.
    Oceania Taekwondo and the Mexican Taekwondo Federation have signed a co-operation agreement which will significantly benefit Oceania MNA’s and athletes.John Kotsifas, President of Oceania Taekwondo said,
    “The agreement focuses on several key issues including:• Joint sports training activities• Training camps to be held in Mexico and the Oceania region• Exchange of technical knowledge and advice.• Athlete and coach education• Mutual competitions “
    The WT world championships are to be held in Cancun Mexico in November 2022 and it is planned to have an extensive training camp in Mexico weeks before the World championships.
    President Kotsifas said, “The camp will be an important part of our Oceania athlete’s preparation weeks before the World Championships and they will have the opportunity to acclimatize given Mexico’s high altitude and to train with some of the world’s best athletes prior to the world championships.”
    Mr Philippe PINERD who is internationally recognised as a world class coach will oversee the agreement between Mexico and Oceania and will be responsible for a large part of the agreement’s implementation.
    President Kotsifas said, “Philippe PINERD’s involvement in assisting us to develop our athletes and implement important programs will be invaluable particularly in the lead up to the 2022 world championships, the 2023 Pacific games and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The agreement that we have signed will also include Para athletes and programs for their development. In the next 3 years Oceania will implement a number of programs and initiatives as part of this agreement and which aim to prepare our Oceania athletes for elite international competition. We are excited about the initiative and we look forward to the quick implementation of key aspects of our agreement.”
    Kindest Regards,JOHN KOTSIFASPresident
    WTO Education Program for French Polynesia:On Saturday the 19th of March 2022, there was a Kyorugi Referee and Coach Education Training Program (refresher Seminar) with Mr Denzil Ray WT/WTO Educator and Presenter from World Taekwondo Oceania.This video conference training program was set up by Mr Alfred Lai Koun Sing Taekwondo President of French Polynesia and also Vice-president of WTO which included 14 clubs (53 attendees) from Tahiti and its islands to review the arbitration of current and new WT rules that will be applicable from the 1st of June 2022.
    WT agreement with Kukkiwon :A new agreement has been entered into between World Taekwondo (WT) and Kukkiwon.John Kotsifas President of Oceania Taekwondo said, “over many years a variety of agreements have been entered into with Kukkiwon but invariably, none were ever properly complied with by Kukkiwon.Whether the current agreement will be honoured by Kukkiwon remains to be seen but we are all hopeful that it will”.WT set up an ad hoc committee to discuss what changes needed to be made and President Kotsifas was part of that committee. Aspects of the agreement include:• Kukkiwon will no longer recognise any organisations that purport to represent or be connected with Kukkiwon other than the Member National Association of each country (MNA).• In Australia for example, an organisation known as Kukkiwon Australia will cease to be recognised by Kukkiwon and no applications for Kukkiwon certificates will be permitted by this organisation.• Persons who previously used this organisation to lodge their Kukkiwon applications will now need to do so via Taekwondo Australia (the MNA).• Kukkiwon will still permit applications from Master’s outside of the MNA, however Kukkiwon and the MNA will now be able to enter into discussions and reach agreement on such matters, particularly what if any, Kukkiwon applications are permitted outside of the MNA. As there are over 205 MNA’s worldwide, this process will take some time (even years).• Kukkiwon will assist MA’s by providing education materials.• Continental Unions (CU) will be able to process Kukkiwon applications for its MNA’s where necessary and where the MNA does not have the capacity to do so. This affectively means that apart from Australia and New Zealand, all other Oceania MNA’s can make applications for Kukkiwon certificates via Oceania Taekwondo.• Oceania Taekwondo is also able to conduct Dan promotion tests for individuals and MNA’s that do not have the capacity to do this themselves.• Oceania MNAs can make initial inquiries for assistance to OT's Secretary General, Mr Stuart Lee.• Kukkiwon Dan certificates will from now on, bear the names and signatures of the MNA, CU, WT and Kukkiwon presidents.There are other aspects of this agreement which will be finalised over the coming months and further details will be provided once finalised. Kindest RegardsJohn A Kotsifas, President WTO
    Pan Am - 2022 Para Taekwondo Open Championship G4/G2 Please find attached promotion letter for the 2022 Pan Am Para Taekwondo Open Championship G4/G2. Registrations are now open and deadline for final registrations and upload of MDF’s is on the 8th of April 2022. To register please use the following link: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/events.
    Please join us in Congratulating, Ms Linda Pace WTO Poomsae Director. Appointed as CSB for the Muju Taekwondowon Online 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Open Challenge I https://www.facebook.com/WorldTaekwondoOceania https://www.facebook.com/worldpommsae.oceania Ms Linda Pace WTO Poomsae Director Appointed To World Taekwondo Poomsae Committee. Please join us in Congratulating our Oceania Council member and Poomsae Director Ms Linda Pace. Appointed as a member of the ‘WORLD TAEKWONDO POOMSAE COMMITTEE’ by the World Taekwondo president - Dr Chungwon Choue.
    WT -recognized International Para Competitions in 2022: With upcoming WT Para Taekwondo competitions starting, we would like to inform you of the open registration and the importance to register your coaches for the upcoming WT Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Course Level 1 & Level 2:In accordance with article 6 of the Administration Regulation of International Para Taekwondo Coaches,•“Level I” is granted to an application who has successfully passed the Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Corse test. The holder of Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certificate is eligible for coaching at national level competitions and/or WT-recognized International Para Taekwondo G1 competitions. •“Level II” is granted to an applicant who has successfully passed the Level II International Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Course test. The holder of Level II International Para Taekwondo Coach Certificate is eligible for coaching at WT promoted and/or WT recognized Para Taekwondo G1, G2 and G4 competitions.Register here - https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/courseListV2?pageNumber=1&itemsPerPage=12&courseType=all&isArchived=false&isOffline= World Championships Return! Para Taekwondo's New Look on Display at the Last Event of 2021: 9th World Para Taekwondo Championships, Istanbul - Turkey 11th-12th December 2021.Denzil Ray Oceania’s Para Chairman & and WT/WTO Educator was selected as an international referee to officiate at this important event. Congratulations to Denzil on a job well done. NOTICE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Notice Date: 19 October 2021RSVP: Due 23:59 AEST, Friday, 5 November 2021Notice: Establishment of Oceania Taekwondo Athletes CommitteeAttention: To all Oceania Taekwondo MNA’s In accordance with Oceania Taekwondo rules, expressions of interest are invited from all Oceania athletes to be appointed to the Oceania Athletes committee.The responsibilities of the athletes committee are:To represent athletes within the Oceania Taekwondo movement and uphold the rights and obligations of the athletes and conduct educational training in conjunction with the Education Committee for and on behalf of Oceania athletes as required.
    The Committee members once appointed, shall elect from among themselves a Chair and Vice-Chair of the committee, one (1) shall be female.If you are a current athlete or retired athlete and wish to be considered for appointment to this important committee, please send your expression of interest and resume setting out your competition history to admin@worldtaekwondooceania.org by no later than 5th November 2021.Notice-Athletes Committee EOI 2021-Oceania Taekwondo.pdf
    Oceania Taekwondo Election Results 2021. Oceania Taekwondo Virtual Election Held On The 24th of September 2021. Congratulations to the following new council members that were elected. Click on this link to see list of Elected Council Members: Click on photos to view profiles:
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    ONOC: New appointments to the Athletes' Commision. Congratulations to Kaino Thomsen Fuataga OTU council member on being elected to the ONOC athletes commission.
    WT TD & OTU Visit to Solomon Islands 21-28 Nov22. World Taekwondo (WT) Technical Delegate & Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) Secretary General Mr. Stuart Lee travelled to Solomon Islands for important meetings with the 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC), National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI), Solomon Islands Paralympic Committee (SIPC) and Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS).Along with Mr Lee was Mr. Denzil Ray OTUs international Education Manager and on loan from Australian Taekwondo was Mr Dong Min Cha 3 time Olympian (Gold 2008, Bronze 2016 & previous World Champion) who will work with and assist Solomon Islands Taekwondo to prepare for the Games. A brief overview below:• MNA briefings, compliance meetings and future planning • Athlete / Coach technical and tactical training• Para athlete briefings • Coach / Referee Education & accreditations• Competition simulation for athletes, coaches, officials, medical and volunteers trainingA big thank you to Genevieve (GOC) and Moses (SINIS) and Solomon Islands President Mr. Derick Afu for all their hospitality, hard work and ongoing assistance during the weeks program and into the future.
    Post WTO's AGM/SGM on the 11th of November we are now known as Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) which brings us in line with all CU's
    Two time Olympic silver medallist Alexandros Nikolaidis passed away.It is with great sadness to hear of the news that a great Olympic athlete and two time silver medallist (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) Alexandros Nikolaidis has passed away after a long battle with cancer.OTU extends its deepest sympathy to his family and friends and to the Greek Taekwondo federation and the European Taekwondo Union.https://greekcitytimes.com/2022/10/14/olympic-alexandros-nikolaidis/
    SEOUL, Korea (Oct 5, 2022) - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue today held an in-person meeting with the Continental Union Presidents at the World Taekwondo office in Seoul to discuss important matters and align plans for 2023 and beyond.
    The meeting was attended by Asian Taekwondo Union President Kyu Seok Lee and Secretary General Jung Heon Kim; Oceania Taekwondo President John Kotsifas, and Secretary General Stuart Lee who joined via video conference; African Taekwondo Union President Issaka Ide and Secretary General Balla Dieye; and Pan American Taekwondo Union President Juan Manuel Lopez Delgado. During the meeting, President Choue shared information about the 2023 calendar, plans for World Taekwondo’s 50th founding anniversary and the role of Continental Unions in promoting the anniversary, and World Taekwondo’s progress in sustainability and Virtual Taekwondo. A key topic that was deliberated was the enhancement of World Taekwondo’s governance, including at the member national associations (MNAs) through a survey that will be used as a ranking. Discussions were then held on a number of key subjects as Continental Unions shared their ideas and experiences. Discussion topics included the World Taekwondo Development Programme, Membership, Events and Competitions, Education, Para Taekwondo and MNA rights and responsibilities. World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue said: “It is always important for the headquarters and the Continental Unions to be aligned in our direction and plans through such working level meetings. “Next year is the 50th anniversary of our founding. Needless to say, World Taekwondo 50 years ago was significantly different from what we are today. Today, our sport is innovative and fair, our organisation is well-governed and transparent, and the Taekwondo movement is helping to strengthen society through our humanitarian and social development efforts. We never stopped progressing. The 50th founding anniversary next year is the perfect opportunity for us to look ahead and lay a new foundation for future generations of Taekwondoin. We need to leave behind a legacy that they can be proud of.”
     The World Taekwondo President Dr. Chungwon Choue appointed Mr. Denzil Ray – Oceania Taekwondo Union as the WT Technical Delegate (TD) the 10th Oceania Championships (Kyorugi & Poomsae) & Tahiti Open. Oceania Taekwondo G2 & G4 Ranked Events 30th September – 1st & 2nd October 2022 Tahiti French Polynesia It’s a great privilege to have been appointed by World Taekwondo President Dr. Chungwon Choue as the Technical Delegate, thank you for the opportunity. Oceania Championships Oceania Poomsae Championships Tahiti Open DR Choue presents three recipients with Taekwondo Day awards: World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue has presented Maher Magableh and the sport's French and Emirati federations with Taekwondo Day awards. “Pita Taufatofua recognised by IOC” Olympic athlete and Oceania Taekwondo Union council member Pita Taufatofua, has been recognised by the IOC for his contribution to sport and his humanitarian initiatives. Pita was invited to the IOC by IOC President Thomas Bach to Olympic house in Lausanne, Switzerland to present him with an award recognising him for his athletic and Olympic achievements.
    Pita is a three time Olympian having competed in Taekwondo in Rio 2016, Cross Country skiing in Pyeong Chang in 2018 and again in Taekwondo in 2021 in Tokyo.
    This is an amazing achievement for Pita and Taekwondo in general. It is also a significant achievement for Oceania sport. No other Taekwondo athlete has been recognised in this way.
    Please take note details of the Venue Has been Updated. Last few days left before the Deadline..
    G-Ranked events registration fee reduced and early bird closing date extended. Dear Taekwondo Family Members,
    It is our great honour and pleasure to invite you and your team to participate in the 4th WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region (Kyorugi Olympic Weight Division) G-2, 4th WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region (Poomsae G-2) and 2nd WT President’s Cup - Oceania Region Para Taekwondo Championships (G2), 9th Oceania Taekwondo Championships (Kyorugi Olympic Weight Division) G4, Oceania Para & Poomsae Open Coloured Belts, the Tahiti Open (WT Divisions) G2, Oceania Poomsae Championships (G4) over the three (3) days.
    Competition Days are Friday, 30 September through to Sunday, 2 October 2022.
    For our Oceania Region athletes, coaches and officials this is the perfect lead up to next year’s 2023 Pacific Games (Solomon Islands) and the 2024 Olympic Qualifications Tournament (Place to be decided).
    All competition area’s will be equipped with video replay and Daedo electronic body protectors and headgear for G-Ranked events. These Championships will have the best referees in order to guarantee maximum transparency, fair play & impartiality for the athletes.Please mark our events in your calendar and make sure not to miss these high level, quality WT and OT championships. Our professional organisation team is working hard to make this event successful! If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the organisation team.
    We hope that you and your team will participate at these Taekwondo Championships, and we are looking forward to welcoming and seeing you in Papeete, French Polynesia (Tahiti).
    Yours sincerely,
    Mr. John Kotsifas Mr. Alfred Lai Koun SingPresident, Oceania Taekwondo & President, Polynesia Taekwondo Vice President, World Taekwondo
    FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS – Via GMS to WT G-Ranked Events in the Oceania Region https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/events OCEANIA TAEKWONDO – Tahiti 30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2022:
     Day 1 FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2022
     Day 2 SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER 2022 Day 3 SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2022
    The 2022 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Open Online Poomsae Championships August 1st ~ 30th 2022.Dear Taekwondo family, Registration is now open2022 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Open Online Poomsae Championships in August 2022. *Under 30s, Under 40s and Free Style Over 17 (Black Belt Ranking divisions) Registration via: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.comAll other AGE Divisions �Registration via: https://www.kpnp-on.com/competition/2022 OT OPEN https://www.facebook.com/WorldTaekwondoOceaniaRecognised Poomsae: (Black Belt Individual Divisions) ages range from * Under 12 to * Over 70 (Open to ALL WT MNA Players)
    “President John Kotsifas addressed the World Taekwondo council meeting held in Lausanne at IOC headquarters which was also attended by IOC President Thomas Bach.”The World Taekwondo Council Meeting was held in LAUSANNE, Switzerland (May 12, 2022) meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne. Baku presented its bid to the Council during the meeting alongside Wuxi, China. The World Championships will be particularly special as they will fall on the 50th anniversary of World Taekwondo. The exact dates will be confirmed in due course. IOC President Bach presented President Choue with the IOC President’s Trophy – Olympic House before leaving the meeting. IOC Vice President Ser Miang Ng also briefly joined the meeting and addressed the members.
    ONOC and OSFO conference in Fiji. Oceania President Kotsifas attended the 2022 Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) conference held in Fiji as well as the Oceania Olympic Sports Federations (OSFO) conference.IOC President Thomas Bach was present for the conference, and he also visited Tonga and the Cook Islands as part of his visit to the Pacific.
    Oceania Taekwondo International Referees appointed for the 2022 GOYANG WORLD POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Ms LINDA PACE (OT Poomsae Director)Mr SEONG WEON YUN (AT Poomsae Referee Committee member)
    Oceania Taekwondo and Mexican Taekwondo Federation sign athlete development agreement.
    Oceania Taekwondo and the Mexican Taekwondo Federation have signed a co-operation agreement which will significantly benefit Oceania MNA’s and athletes.John Kotsifas, President of Oceania Taekwondo said,
    “The agreement focuses on several key issues including:• Joint sports training activities• Training camps to be held in Mexico and the Oceania region• Exchange of technical knowledge and advice.• Athlete and coach education• Mutual competitions “
    The WT world championships are to be held in Cancun Mexico in November 2022 and it is planned to have an extensive training camp in Mexico weeks before the World championships.
    President Kotsifas said, “The camp will be an important part of our Oceania athlete’s preparation weeks before the World Championships and they will have the opportunity to acclimatize given Mexico’s high altitude and to train with some of the world’s best athletes prior to the world championships.”
    Mr Philippe PINERD who is internationally recognised as a world class coach will oversee the agreement between Mexico and Oceania and will be responsible for a large part of the agreement’s implementation.
    President Kotsifas said, “Philippe PINERD’s involvement in assisting us to develop our athletes and implement important programs will be invaluable particularly in the lead up to the 2022 world championships, the 2023 Pacific games and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The agreement that we have signed will also include Para athletes and programs for their development. In the next 3 years Oceania will implement a number of programs and initiatives as part of this agreement and which aim to prepare our Oceania athletes for elite international competition. We are excited about the initiative and we look forward to the quick implementation of key aspects of our agreement.”
    Kindest Regards,JOHN KOTSIFASPresident
    WTO Education Program for French Polynesia:On Saturday the 19th of March 2022, there was a Kyorugi Referee and Coach Education Training Program (refresher Seminar) with Mr Denzil Ray WT/WTO Educator and Presenter from World Taekwondo Oceania.This video conference training program was set up by Mr Alfred Lai Koun Sing Taekwondo President of French Polynesia and also Vice-president of WTO which included 14 clubs (53 attendees) from Tahiti and its islands to review the arbitration of current and new WT rules that will be applicable from the 1st of June 2022.
    WT agreement with Kukkiwon :A new agreement has been entered into between World Taekwondo (WT) and Kukkiwon.John Kotsifas President of Oceania Taekwondo said, “over many years a variety of agreements have been entered into with Kukkiwon but invariably, none were ever properly complied with by Kukkiwon.Whether the current agreement will be honoured by Kukkiwon remains to be seen but we are all hopeful that it will”.WT set up an ad hoc committee to discuss what changes needed to be made and President Kotsifas was part of that committee. Aspects of the agreement include:• Kukkiwon will no longer recognise any organisations that purport to represent or be connected with Kukkiwon other than the Member National Association of each country (MNA).• In Australia for example, an organisation known as Kukkiwon Australia will cease to be recognised by Kukkiwon and no applications for Kukkiwon certificates will be permitted by this organisation.• Persons who previously used this organisation to lodge their Kukkiwon applications will now need to do so via Taekwondo Australia (the MNA).• Kukkiwon will still permit applications from Master’s outside of the MNA, however Kukkiwon and the MNA will now be able to enter into discussions and reach agreement on such matters, particularly what if any, Kukkiwon applications are permitted outside of the MNA. As there are over 205 MNA’s worldwide, this process will take some time (even years).• Kukkiwon will assist MA’s by providing education materials.• Continental Unions (CU) will be able to process Kukkiwon applications for its MNA’s where necessary and where the MNA does not have the capacity to do so. This affectively means that apart from Australia and New Zealand, all other Oceania MNA’s can make applications for Kukkiwon certificates via Oceania Taekwondo.• Oceania Taekwondo is also able to conduct Dan promotion tests for individuals and MNA’s that do not have the capacity to do this themselves.• Oceania MNAs can make initial inquiries for assistance to OT's Secretary General, Mr Stuart Lee.• Kukkiwon Dan certificates will from now on, bear the names and signatures of the MNA, CU, WT and Kukkiwon presidents.There are other aspects of this agreement which will be finalised over the coming months and further details will be provided once finalised. Kindest RegardsJohn A Kotsifas, President WTO
    Pan Am - 2022 Para Taekwondo Open Championship G4/G2 Please find attached promotion letter for the 2022 Pan Am Para Taekwondo Open Championship G4/G2. Registrations are now open and deadline for final registrations and upload of MDF’s is on the 8th of April 2022. To register please use the following link: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/events.
    Please join us in Congratulating, Ms Linda Pace WTO Poomsae Director. Appointed as CSB for the Muju Taekwondowon Online 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Open Challenge I https://www.facebook.com/WorldTaekwondoOceania https://www.facebook.com/worldpommsae.oceania Ms Linda Pace WTO Poomsae Director Appointed To World Taekwondo Poomsae Committee. Please join us in Congratulating our Oceania Council member and Poomsae Director Ms Linda Pace. Appointed as a member of the ‘WORLD TAEKWONDO POOMSAE COMMITTEE’ by the World Taekwondo president - Dr Chungwon Choue.
    WT -recognized International Para Competitions in 2022: With upcoming WT Para Taekwondo competitions starting, we would like to inform you of the open registration and the importance to register your coaches for the upcoming WT Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Course Level 1 & Level 2:In accordance with article 6 of the Administration Regulation of International Para Taekwondo Coaches,•“Level I” is granted to an application who has successfully passed the Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Corse test. The holder of Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certificate is eligible for coaching at national level competitions and/or WT-recognized International Para Taekwondo G1 competitions. •“Level II” is granted to an applicant who has successfully passed the Level II International Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Course test. The holder of Level II International Para Taekwondo Coach Certificate is eligible for coaching at WT promoted and/or WT recognized Para Taekwondo G1, G2 and G4 competitions.Register here - https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/courseListV2?pageNumber=1&itemsPerPage=12&courseType=all&isArchived=false&isOffline= World Championships Return! Para Taekwondo's New Look on Display at the Last Event of 2021: 9th World Para Taekwondo Championships, Istanbul - Turkey 11th-12th December 2021.Denzil Ray Oceania’s Para Chairman & and WT/WTO Educator was selected as an international referee to officiate at this important event. Congratulations to Denzil on a job well done. NOTICE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Notice Date: 19 October 2021RSVP: Due 23:59 AEST, Friday, 5 November 2021Notice: Establishment of Oceania Taekwondo Athletes CommitteeAttention: To all Oceania Taekwondo MNA’s In accordance with Oceania Taekwondo rules, expressions of interest are invited from all Oceania athletes to be appointed to the Oceania Athletes committee.The responsibilities of the athletes committee are:To represent athletes within the Oceania Taekwondo movement and uphold the rights and obligations of the athletes and conduct educational training in conjunction with the Education Committee for and on behalf of Oceania athletes as required.
    The Committee members once appointed, shall elect from among themselves a Chair and Vice-Chair of the committee, one (1) shall be female.If you are a current athlete or retired athlete and wish to be considered for appointment to this important committee, please send your expression of interest and resume setting out your competition history to admin@worldtaekwondooceania.org by no later than 5th November 2021.Notice-Athletes Committee EOI 2021-Oceania Taekwondo.pdf
    Oceania Taekwondo Election Results 2021. Oceania Taekwondo Virtual Election Held On The 24th of September 2021. Congratulations to the following new council members that were elected. Click on this link to see list of Elected Council Members: Click on photos to view profiles:
John KOTSIFAS (AUS)
Stuart LEE (AUS)
Colby AU (AUS)
Daniel TRENTON (AUS)
Alfred LAI KOUN SING (FPO)
Henri JOUANNO (NCL)
Kaino THOMSEN (SAM)
Mehzameen KHAN (FIJ)
Bronwyn KANAINIU (SOL)
Oceania Taekwondo: A coordinated effort between Oceania Taekwondo and Australian Taekwondo has ensured the safety of the Afghanistan Female Taekwondo team. MASTKD talked in exclusive with OTU president John Kotsifas.Afghanistan Female National Taekwondo Team rescued and granted Australian Refugee status:
Bronze medal for Janine Watson in first Para Olympic Games: Congratulations to Janine Watson from Australia who won her country’s first Taekwondo Para medal and the first Olympic medal since 2000. Janine won the bronze medal in the women’s K44 +58kg class in Tokyo. Oceania Taekwondo extends it congratulations to Janine, her coach Benjamin Hartmann and Australia on this magnificent achievement. With the Paris Olympics just 3 years away, Janine’s success will be a great inspiration to all Oceania athletes.
Notice of Special General Meeting and information in relating to Election of World Taekwondo Oceania Council: You are advised that a Special General Meeting (Extraordinary General Assembly) of Oceania Taekwondo Incorporated (OT) is called. Please Click on links below for OT Nomination Form and Candidate Application Form Of OT Election:Nomination Form and Notice Of General Meeting 24th September 2021: Candidate Application Form Of Election 2021.Doc: Dear Members,Please find attached Notice of Special General Meeting and information in relating to Election of World Taekwondo Oceania CouncilThe key dates are specified as follows:• Nominations for elections must be received by Saturday 14 August 2021.• The Special General Meeting is scheduled to take place on the 24 September 2021, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (17.00hrs- 18.30hrs) Australian Eastern Time/Melbourne Time.Please confirm your attendance via RVSP by 23:59 Australian Eastern Time/Melbourne Time, 01 September 2021.The Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to only those who have RSVP. Any queries please contact WTO Admin: admin@worldtaekwondooceania.org Dear Oceania members, Important Notice: NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - 23 July 2021:Please find attached notice of Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting.Please also note the following:• The Annual General Meeting will be held on 23 July 2021 at 18.30 pm AEST• Immediately after the conclusion of the AGM, the Special General Meeting will be held.• The minutes of both the previous meetings will be sent to you before the meeting.• Both meetings will be held via Zoom. You will receive a Zoom link to participate at both meetings.• The Annual General Meeting is our normal annual meeting which was postponed from 2020.• The Special General Meeting is necessary to consider and approve changes to our constitution.The proposed special resolution for the special general meeting is as follows:“That the new World Taekwondo Oceania constitution be approved”The five continental unions have been requested by WT to adopt a new standard CU constitution which has been drafted by WT and which will be identical for all the CU’s. Each CU is also calling meetings of its members to adopt the same constitution. The Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to only those who have RSVP.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGNotice Date: 26 June 2021Meeting Date: FRIDAY 23 JULY 2021Where: via Zoom call/virtual meeting (Zoom invite to be sent upon RSVP)Time: General Meeting - 18:30 – 19:30 AEST Special General Meeting – 19.30 – 20.30 AEST RSVP: Due 23:59 AEST, Tuesday 20 July 2021 Annual General Meeting Agenda1. Opening and welcome by President2. Proxies received from MNA’s 3. Acceptance of minutes of previous Annual General Meeting– 28 February 2020, Gold Coast, Australia4. Acceptance of 2020 Financials & Auditors report5. 2020 Operational report (events, education, meetings and developments)6. Close of Annual General MeetingSpecial General Meeting Agenda1. Opening and welcome by President2. Proxies received from MNA’s 3. Acceptance of minutes of previous Special General Meeting– 28 February 2020, Gold Coast, Australia4. Acceptance of New WTO Constitution – proposed special resolution:“That the new World Taekwondo Oceania constitution be approved”5. Time and date for next Special General Meeting ("OT" Elections 2021, Nomination Guidelines and Requirements)6. Close of Special General Meeting Mr. Stuart Lee Secretary General Congratulations, Your awarded Medals for the G2 Online 2021 Oceania Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Competition are currently being posted to the addresses provided by you, or your manager or your club. Noting that we are still impacted by COVID restrictions, so it may take some further transportation time for the award to reach you. Winners, please take note your awarded Certificates for the G2 Online 2021 Oceania Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Competition will be emailed to you ASAP. Thank you for your understanding. Congratulations, All Winners you can now download your Medal Certificate for the 2021 Oceania Taekwondo Oceania Open Online Poomsae Championships competition: Click on link below and then click on Download Medal Certificate: http://internetentries.com/wtooceaniaopen/PrintMedalCert.php
MILAN KWEE:We are saddened to hear the news that our beloved and dear friend Milan Kwee has passed away yesterday. The news has come as a shock to the worldwide Taekwondo community.Milan was a former President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and WT council member. Oceania Taekwondo President John Kotsifas stated, “Milan was a close personal friend and Taekwondo colleague. Above all he was a great human being who was always smiling and laughing and full of life. We only spoke just a few weeks ago, so to hear that he has suddenly passed away is devastating news.”Milan was a close friend of Oceania Taekwondo and over the years had been appointed as Technical delegate for many Oceania championships and Australian open events. He was awarded honorary citizenship of the city of Seoul for his contribution to Taekwondo and was an executive member of the Singapore Olympic Committee. He was a great Taekwondo leader, particularly in the Asian region.Oceania Taekwondo extends its deepest condolences to Milans family and friends. Milan will be sadly missed by all who came to know him.
WTO /WT Announcement: Event Description: 2021 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Poomsae / Para Poomsae Championships (G2 National Teams Poomsae Championships) &Oceania Open Online Poomsae / Mixed Poomsae / Para Poomsae/Para Free Style / Flying Side Kick Championships May 15 ~ late May 2021. G2 Championships Registration via: https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com Oceania Open Championships Registration via: https://internetentries.com Dear Taekwondo Family,
It is with much excitement and pleasure that I invite you and your team to participate in the 2021 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Poomsae/ Para Poomsae Championships (G2 National Teams Poomsae Championships) & Oceania Open Online Poomsae/ Mixed Poomsae/ Para Poomsae/ Para Free Style/ Flying Side Kick Championships on May 15 ~ late May 2021.
The competition will contain a G ranked event and a number of Open events to be conducted online at a time when the COVID pandemic thankfully appears to be on a gradual decline. It is aimed to provide the Taekwondo community an opportunity to maintain their skills whilst competing in a non-threatening virtual environment, and be judged by highly experienced international referees. All this will be achieved without the need to travel long distances to a live event during uncertain times.
This competition will see limited entries to ensure that the event can be completed in a timely manner. Therefore, entries will close once the number of entries we receive exceeds the time we have allocated per court. You will need to get in early so as not to miss out.
Note that all participants must be current MNA members at the time of the event. I look forward to having your country, club and your students participate in the 2021 Oceania Taekwondo G2 Poomsae/ Para Poomsae Championships (G2 National Teams Poomsae Championships) & Oceania Open Online Poomsae/ Mixed Poomsae/ Para Poomsae/ Para Free Style/ Flying Side Kick Championships in May 2021.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. John KotsifasPresident, World Taekwondo Oceania & Vice President, World Taekwondo WTO/AT Announcement: Notice to Postpone - Gajok Games: Dear Taekwondo CommunityRecent border closures in certain states and the continued uncertainty about interstate travel following additional outbreaks of the covid 19, leaves us with no alternative but to postpone the Gajok Games until further notice. The partnership between Oceania Taekwondo and Australian Taekwondo is to work in partnership to deliver a competition to members which was enjoyable and above all safe. On advice from QLD health, we took all steps possible to ensure we conduct the event using all protocols and covid safe measures to protect athletes, coaches, officials and other participants. Despite this, we acknowledge the concern of clubs, athletes and parents about their ability to travel interstate and the possibility of sudden border closures from time to time. For this reason, and light of current border closures, we have decided to postpone the event until further notice. The safety and interests of our participants and all concerned with the event is paramount. We are confident of announcing new dates for the event in the near future and we look forward to seeing everyone very soon. In the meantime, we extend to everyone our best wishes and trust that you all stay safe. Please contact cau@worldtaekwondooceania.org if you have paid a registration fee for reimbursement. WTO/WT Announcement: It is our pleasure to inform you that the 2021 WT Magazine was just released. Please click the link below to view or download:http://www.worldtaekwondo.org/magazine/magazine.htmlThis magazine shows how active WT and global Taekwondo family has been despite the ongoing Covid-19 situation. We wish you all the best. Thank you. WTO/WT Announcement: Guideline on 2021 WT Development Program: http://www.worldtaekwondo.org/development-wt/program.html
The 2020 year has been the most challenging year of our lives in many ways, but for the Taekwondo community, the covid-19 pandemic has brought particular challenges and many hardships for club operators and their students. For our MNA’s, the pandemic resulted in no activities being scheduled and for athletes, the Covid pandemic has meant no competitions and the cancellation of the 2020 Olympic Games and great uncertainty as to whether the games will actually take place in 2021.Fortunately, the Oceania Olympic qualification event was able to be completed in February 2020 on the Gold Coast, Australia but the pandemic outbreak resulted in many athletes not entering the event because of fear of travel and some who entered, were not permitted to travel by their own governments and NOC’s. To engage with our Taekwondo Community and our MNA’s, Oceania hosted its first ever online Poomsae competition and this was an extremely successful event with over 500 entries from more than 50 countries participating across 46 divisions. The event also included Para Poomsae with over 30 contestants from 13 countries.On the education front, we witnessed the introduction of the WT education programs particularly the coaching accreditation offering three different levels of coaching accreditation. A number of other education initiatives were also introduced in 2020 such as referee courses for those aspiring to become international referees as well as courses for technical delegates who are usually appointed to oversee the running of WT sanctioned or promoted events. In Oceania we also say three of our officials become accredited WT course presenters. Congratulations to Rene Leveaux, Denzil Ray and Colby Au, who all completed the WT presenters’ course and are now accredited to present WT education programs.I am pleased to say, that we now have a significant number of accredited level 1 and 2 coaches who completed the online courses as well as many who successfully completed the Technical Directors’ courses.Whilst we had hoped that the pandemic will have been under control by the end of 2020, this did not occur and a second wave of the pandemic struck many Oceania countries particularly Australia. In Melbourne, Australia, strict curfews were introduced and a state of emergency was announced resulting in a further lockdown of the entire community for several months.Unfortunately, 2020 brought further sadness to the worldwide Taekwondo community with the passing Gen Ahmed Fouly, Vice President of World Taekwondo, longstanding President of World Taekwondo Africa and WT council member. Gen Fouly was a great man and a great leader who oversaw enormous development if African taekwondo resulting a in numerous Olympic medals in Rio in 2016. He will be sadly missed by all of us. The 2020 year also saw many changes in the leadership roles of some continental unions.We can all pray that 2021 will be a much brighter year filled with good health and much happiness and hopefully, we will have taken control of the Pandemic which has destroyed so many lives and caused enormous economic damage and suffering.I am confident that in 2021,we will overcome the challenges of 2020 and we will be able to return to some normality with many Taekwondo programs and events being scheduled and offered to our MNA’s and their athletes. In 2021, Oceania intends to host a number of important G ranked events which include Presidents cup G2, Tahiti Open G2, Oceania championships seniors G4, Oceania Junior championships G2 s well as Oceania Poomsae championships G2.I look forward to meeting our Oceania family members face to face in 2021 and I wish everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous 2021 year.
Kindest Regards,JOHN KOTSIFASPresidentWorld Taekwondo Oceania
DUE TO AN OPERATIONAL CHANGE, EFFECTIVE 27/01/2021, THE COMPETITION REGISTRATION SYSTEM HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO HTTP://INTERNETENTRIES.COM/WTOGAJOK/ The outline and event registration for the 1st Australian & Oceania Taekwondo Gojok Games is now open. Entries Open [11 January 2021) - (GMT+10:00 Australia/Sydney)Entries Close [5 March 2021 – or earlier if entry numbers are reached] – (GMT+10:00 Australia/Sydney) All Registrations via: https://internetentries.comFor Kyorugi entries, please use the following link: https://internetentries.comFor Poomsae entries, please use the following link: https://internetentries.com Please click on link below to watch how Kyorugi Mixed Gender Team Event’s are conducted:Example: Fujairah WT Team Championship [Mixed Gender Team Final] RUS vs TURhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lDa14QjrNM&list=RDCMUCHp-A--zKubjgaa5ZQClk9g&start_radio=1&t=560
Announcement from WTO and Australian Taekwondo Joint Venture: Australian Taekwondo and World Taekwondo Oceania are thrilled to announce the hosting of the inaugural 2021 Australian & Oceania Taekwondo Gajok Games to be held in Gold Coast, Queensland Australia on 27 – 28th March 2021.
This event is brought about as a result of a partnership between Australian Taekwondo and World Taekwondo Oceania to bring to the Oceania Taekwondo Family a quality and fun for all event for all participants alike. The event will include Kyorugi, Poomsae and Para Taekwondo as well as a new mixed gender teams event.The exciting and innovative tournament will give Taekwondo participants the chance to showcase their skills as we bring our sport back into the public eye.Australian Taekwondo CEO Heather Garriock was pleased to announce the tournament, sighting it as the perfect chance for the Australian and Oceania taekwondo community to get together to move the sport forward.“The Gajok Games will be a wonderful way for the sport to reinvigorate itself post COVID19,” said Garriock. “It also presents a great opportunity for Australian Taekwondo and World Taekwondo Oceania to come together to build our sport.“The fun we will have at the event will help grow our sport even more. We have 50,000 participants in our sport and we want to showcase Taekwondo to the wider community to show them what a wonderful sport we have.”World Taekwondo Oceania Secretary General Stuart Lee encouraged the taekwondo community to embrace the event as a chance to rebuild after a challenging year.“The 2020 year has been difficult and challenging for everyone especially club owners and taekwondo students,” said Lee. “hopefully the covid year is nearly over and now is a great time to announce the jointly managed 2021 Australian & Oceania Taekwondo Gajok Games, Gajok meaning ‘family’ in Korean is very suitable moving forward in 2021.”“The event which is being organised and promoted by both Australian Taekwondo and World Taekwondo Oceania, will be a time to celebrate what is hopefully a healthy and prosperous 2021 for the entire taekwondo community. The Kyorugi, Poomsae and Para events will be open to many divisions from kids coloured belts to open black belts and with the introduction of the Mixed Team event should prove extremely exciting for all. This will be a worldwide open event but because of travel restrictions to Australia, it is expected that the majority of athletes will be from Australia and New Zealand. Consequently, it will not be a world ranked event for senior black belt competitors. Nonetheless, because it is the first major Taekwondo event of the 2021 calendar, it will be the first opportunity for competitors to compete in a Covid free environment for a very long time.“It is a time for all clubs and families to get together to celebrate the new year on the sunny Gold Coast, QLD and as this event will be hosted around easter the opportunity is there for families to have their first holiday for a very long time.” said Lee.More details of the event will be announced soon.Contacts:Heather Garriock Stuart LeeChief Executive Officer Secretary GeneralAustralian Taekwondo World Taekwondo Oceania+61 419 922 545 +61 412 022 941 The following Course are still open for registration:We would like to kindly remind you that registrations are open for three more World Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Course Level 1.• 7th World Para Taekwondo ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] - (English/Persian) - Course Dates : 15th December - 17th December 2020 - Registration Deadline: 12 Dec 2020, 11:59:PM (GMT+04:30 Asia/Tehran) • 8th World Para Taekwondo ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] - (English/Arabic) - Course Dates : 27th December - 29th December 2020 - Registration Deadline: 24 Dec 2020, 11:59:PM (GMT+03:00 Asia/Riyadh) • 9th World Para Taekwondo ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] - Course Dates : 22nd January - 24th January 2021 - Registration Deadline: 19 Jan 2021, 11:59:PM (GMT+01:00 Europe/Berlin) In accordance with Article 6.1 of the WT Administration Regulations of Para Taekwondo Coaches (May 7, 2020). Level I is granted to an application who has successfully passed the Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certification Corse test. The holder of Level I International Para Taekwondo Coach Certificate is eligible for coaching at national level competitions and/or WT-recognized International Para Taekwondo G1 competitions.NOTICE : Click To Register Registrations For WT Online Open Poomsae, Now open (Click on link below): 15th November - 15th December 2020 Online 2020 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships: http://www.onlinepoomsae.com Tahiti News, October 2020: Click On Link Below: Tahiti Coach and Referee training sessions held by Master Alfred during Covid-19: Martial arts display for Tonga's Olympic Day: Tonga celebrated Olympic Day today with the Tonga National Taekwondo team performing a demonstration at the Basilica of St Anthony and Padua in Nuku’alofa.Tonga Taekwondo’s first ever female to qualify for the Olympics earlier this year, Malia Paseka, wowed guests with her martial arts skills as she demonstrated self-defence moves, taking down two attackers at the same time. Some Taekwondo practitioners decimated stacked bricks with one hit, and others performed jump kicks and other moves.To date, only two Tongan athletes, Malia Paseka and Pita Taufatofua have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in Taekwondo. Malia told Matangi Tonga that she was continuing to train and hoped the Olympics will go ahead in Tokyo next year. Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua is delivering live workouts from home, streamed on the Olympic Channel. 31 January 2021: 2021 World Para Taekwondo Education Courses: L1 Coach,L2 Coach and National Para Classifier. https://worldtkd.simplycompete.com/courses 21 September 2020 - WT Announcement - World Taekwondo Guidelines and Protocols for Safe Return to Competition and Training During Covid-19: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFlY7c0RygVkrvV6j1NiQl2CbOA2eFoS/view?usp=sharing 21 September 2020 - WT- Announcement- WT General Prevention Guidelines for Covid-19: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAE4njpBxL56itlioh-sMaTs3EBVrETO/view?usp=sharing 30 August 2020 - WT Announcement - 1st World Para Taekwondo Online National Classifier Certification Course Level I Events Page or click on Events button below for more details. 17 August 2020 - WT Announcement - 1st World Para Taekwondo ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] Events Page or click on Events button below for more details. 11 August 2020 - WT Announcement - New and Current International Referees Online Course Programs. Events Page or click on Events button below for more details. 29 July 2020 - WT ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] - WTO (English) - Cancelled 11 July 2020 - World Taekwondo Oceania 1st Online Poomsae Open Championships 2020 - Competitor listing out now. Events Page or click on Events button below for more details. 04 July 2020 - World Taekwondo Oceania 1st Online Poomsae Open 2020 - COMPULSORY POOMSAE DRAW FOR BLACK BELT DIVISIONS AND P30S PARA SPOT CLASSES out now. Please go to the Events Page or click on Events button below for more details.
Oceania Teakwondo mourns the passing of Ahmed Fouly: Oceania Taekwondo is saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and collegue Gen Ahmed Fouly, President of Africa Taekwondo and Vice President of World Taekwondo.

Ahmed was the long standing President of African Taekwondo and under his leadership, many Olympic medals were achieved particularly during the Rio games in 2016. He was a passionate advocate for Taekwondo and many of us have benefited greatly by his wisdom, guidance and experience.

John Kotsifas, president of Oceania Taekwondo stated, “Ahmed Fouly was a fellow Continental Union President, WT Vice President and Councillor. More importantly, he was a close friend and advisor on many things taekwondo including life. He was a much loved and respected leader who will be truly missed. He was a great leader in the African continent and was highly respected and loved by all members of the World Taekwondo family.He was a true friend of Oceania Taekwondo.”

Oceania Taekwondo extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the Ahmed’s wife and family at this difficult time.

up and coming events

Events
  • 12 to 14 July 2020 - 1st Oceania Open Online Poomsae & Para Poomsae Championships
  • 31st July - 3rd Aug 2020 - WT ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level I] - WTO (English) - Cancelled
  • 4th -7th August 2020 - WT ONLINE International Coach Certification Course [Level II] - WTO (English)

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