World Taekwondo, called the World Taekwondo Federation until June 2017, is an international federation governing the sport of taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations.

The World Taekwondo Federation (World Taekwondo) became the first major sports organization that, after the meeting of the IOC Executive Committee, officially sanctioned almost full admission of Russians to its tournaments, including the world championship starting at the end of May 2023.

The Company Statement
April 03, 2023

Statement condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine. Withdrew the honorary 9th dan black belt conferred to Mr. Vladimir Putin in November 2013. Initially Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will not be permitted to compete at World Taekwondo events but later officially sanctioned almost full admission of Russians to its tournaments, including the world championship starting at the end of May 2023.

April 03, 2023World Taekwondo broke ahead of the curve: Russian taekwondo players were allowed to compete in international competitions
March 03, 2022Russia and Belarus athletes and officials prohibited from competing in international events
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