Two thousand taekwondo practitioners and officials will gather at Bitgoeul Gymnasium for a two-day regional championship starting on November 14, as reported by Korea Financial Economy Newspaper.
- Division scaling across elite, A, B, and C leagues provides clear developmental pathways for youth and adult competitors.
The Gwangju Metropolitan City Sports Council announced on November 10 that the event will run through November 15. The Gwangju Taekwondo Association, led by President Yoon Ung-chul, is hosting and organizing the competition across poomsae and kyorugi disciplines.
Poomsae events take place on the opening day, featuring competitors ranging from kindergartners to general adult divisions. Organizers have divided these brackets into elite, A, B, and C leagues based on skill levels, alongside team events, taekwondo gymnastics, and comprehensive demonstrations.
Kyorugi sparring matches occupy the second day for kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school competitors. The tournament structure incorporates detailed weight classes and comprehensive awards for both major disciplines.
| Tournament Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 14 – November 15 |
| Venue | Bitgoul Gymnasium |
| Expected Participants | Approx. 2,000 athletes, instructors, and officials |
| Primary Disciplines | Poomsae (Nov 14) & Kyorugi (Nov 15) |
The competition follows the administrative integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju.
“Taekwondo is our country’s representative sport that fosters growth in both body and mind through etiquette, respect, and a spirit of challenge,” Jeon Gap-soo, president of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Sports Council, told Korea Financial Economy Newspaper.
Jeon added that the tournament aims to serve as a stage for athletes to display their skills and an interactive festival for all participants. He said that the council will focus on boosting grassroots sports to connect the region and its people under the newly unified administrative era.
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