World Taekwondo Federation to Help Refugees Wins Peace and Sports Awards

World Taekwondo Federation Coordinator President

The World Taekwondo Federation WT won the Combat Sports Initiative of the Year award at the Peace and Sports Awards 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The World Taekwondo Federation has been recognized for carrying out free Taekwondo education support projects for refugee camps and children affected by natural disasters around the world.

Earlier this year, the federation held a multi-sports festival at refugee camps in Jordan and Syria with the Taekwondo Fraternity Foundation THF and the World Baseball Softball Federation WBSC.

At that time, more than 300 people, including the Afghan refugee team, participated in the event, drawing attention from all over the world.

Cho Jung-won, president of the World Taekwondo Federation, said, "Taekwon is playing a leading role in helping refugees," adding, "We hope to continue to cooperate with many organizations to help refugees." 스포츠토토

Founded in 2008, the Peace and Sports Awards is a prestigious award given to individuals or organizations that have made efforts for peace and service around the world.

The World Taekwondo Federation was named 2016's Sports of the Year.