It is safe to say the Taekwondo community has been feeling the heat as to whether Taekwondo will continue to be an Olympic Sport. Since Taekwondo is not really considered a "mainstream" sport (by people outside the TKD community), and recent incidents of unsportsman like conduct in the 2008 Olympic Games, it seemed like Taekwondo may be on its way out of the Olympics.
WTF President Chungwon Choue announced today that Taekwondo is safe for the next 7 years. The International Olympic Commitee stated that the 26 "core" Olympic Sports (which includes Taekwondo), will be in the 2012 Olympic Games, and 2016 Olympic Games, with the possible inclusion of Golf and Rugby. This list will be finalized and approved this October, however President Choue assures us that Taekwondo "is officially on the Olympic Programme for both London 2012 AND the 2016 Games."
President Choue's Announcement
IOC Announcement
Friday, August 14, 2009
Taekwondo Will Be a 2012 & 2016 Olympic Sport
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That was worrying. To think, all the hard work of an entire martial arts league was all almost thrown out because of one angry fit.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Congrats!
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