SEOUL, Korea (25 November 2019) – The 2020 WT Development Guidelines
and Anti-discrimination Policy will be among the key items presented for
approval at the upcoming World Taekwondo Extraordinary Council Meeting, as
the federation continues to protect and enhance its future.
The development of Member Associations is a major strategic priority for
World Taekwondo and the approval of the 2020 WT Development Guidelines at
the Council meeting on 5 December in Moscow is central in this regard. By
supporting the development of Member Associations, World Taekwondo hopes
to create an even stronger environment for the sport’s growth at grass roots
level and support the enhancement of its elite events. Anti-discrimination and
the safeguarding of athletes is of paramount importance to World Taekwondo
and the Anti-discrimination Policy reinforces the federation’s commitment to
inclusiveness and tolerance.
At its meeting, the Council will also select the host cities for the Grand Prix
Series as World Taekwondo continues to enjoy strong interest from cities
around the world to host its events. In recent years, World Taekwondo amended
its bidding process to make it more flexible to the needs of the host cities and
ensure greater dialogue.
With Tokyo 2020 around the corner there will be reports on the taekwondo test
events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a report on the
recently tested competition uniform for the Olympic Games.
World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue said:
"We have a very full agenda at the upcoming Extraordinary Council meeting
with many important matters to discuss that will have a direct impact on the
future of our sport. Our job on the Council is to ensure that we are constantly
adapting and innovating for the benefit of our athletes and our Member
Associations. We are committed to ensuring we deliver the very best sport for
the Taekwondo Movement and that we make a valuable contribution to the
broader Olympic Movement through peace-building and humanitarian
initiatives."
The Council will also review proposed amendments to a number of rules and
procedures, including its Finance Rules, Anti-Doping Rules, Medical Code,
Ethics Code and Event Operations Rules. The Ethics Code has been amended
based on best-practice examples provided by the Association of Summer
Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and includes updates related to
conflicts of interests as well as the receiving of gifts, and a corresponding duty
of reporting and duty of disclosure.
The Council meeting will take place ahead of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix
Final and Gala Awards in Moscow on 6-7 December.
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