01/05/2026
23th EURO-ASIA GTF TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
36th TRNC WTF TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
11th WORLD BUDO MARTIALARTS WOLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS
GENERAL INFORMATION PACK
OFFICIAL INVITATION
Dear Grandmasters, Masters, Presidents, Instructors and national teams!
I am honored to invite all of you to take part in 2026
23 th EURO-ASIA GTF TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
36 th TRNC WTF TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
11 th WORLD BUDO MARTIALARTS WOLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
That will be held in Girne , TRNC on October 19 -25-2026
We will be happy to see you all!
In this document you will find the General info pack.
Best regards
TRNC GTF President
Eyüp Zafer Gökbilen
Senior Grand Master
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: October 19/25/ 2026
Venue: Avrasya (Euroasia) Taekwondo Center , in Kyrenia TRNC
Organizer: Global Taekwondo Federation and TRNC Federation of Taekwondo (GTF).
Contact persons: Senior Grand Master Eyüp Zafer Gökbilen – president of GTF TRNC. Tel.: +905428510219, Cansu Keskin General secretariat of the Federation +905338876705 Senior Master Öykü Ergin +905428514119. (English speaking) , Senior Master Ali Uslu +90 5488881910, Mustafa Aktug Chief consultant+905428516173 (English speaking) Ana Tüysüz - Secretary of Presıdent . Tel.: +905338389892 (English speaking)
Applications: Deadline for application forms and accommodation is September 15st, 2026.
Rules: This tournament will be held in accordance with:
- Euro Asia /GTF tournament rules;
- General information pack (this document).
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
19 October 2026 Registration and weighing, Team’s Arrival
20 October 2026 Registration and weighing, Team’s Arrival
21 October 2026 Official visits, General Assembly of the Eurasian Federation
22 October 2026 36. TRNC W.T.F. Taekwondo / World Budo Martial arts
23 October 2026 23. th Euro-Asia GTF Balck Belt OpenTaekwondo Championships
24 October 2026 11.Open Coloured belt Champıonchips / Award Ceremony and Closing
25 October 2026 Team’s Departure
GTF President and his team will stay at Kasgar Court Hotel, Countries will be able to make their own hotel reservations by entering the link at the bottomat their own cost , choosing the hotel they want, making their own reservations, and getting help from Hotels for transfers between the airport and their hotels Dec
www.northcyprus.net, / Booking.com
The Fee for the Teams that will participate in the competition will be paid by themselves :
The Countries that will Enter the Team Competitions will pay 100 euros for each competition.
Athletes who will enter Individual Competitions will pay 25 euros for each competition.
These fees will be paid in advance on Team registration
Countries requesting visas should let us know in advance
Happy to see everyone!
Open to discuss any questions
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Children (10-11 y.o.), youth (12-14 y.o.), juniors (15-17 y.o.) and adults (18-and above y.o.) will compete in patterns, sparring, team patterns, team sparring.
Black belt adults will also compete in power braking and special technique events (individual and teams).
For children (10-11 y.o.) it is only allowed for blue belts and above (4th gup and above) to compete.
For youth and juniors (12-14 and 15-17 y.o.) it is only allowed for red belts and above (2nd gup and above) to compete.
For adults (18 y.o. and above) it is only allowed for black belts (1st degree and above) to compete.
All the other belts of all age groups can participate in colored belts festival.
PATTERNS
In all age groups jury is designating a pattern. In finals the first pattern is chosen by the competitor, the second is designated by the jury.
Children (10-11 years old)
Boys: red belts (2-1 gup), black belts (1st degree)
Girls: red belts (2-1 gup), black belts (1st degree)
Youth (12-14 years old)
Boys: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree)
Girls: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree)
Junior (15-17 years old)
Boys: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree), black belts (3rd degree)
Girls: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree), black belts (3rd degree)
Adults (18 years old and above)
Male: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree), black belts (3rd degree), black belts (4th degree and above)
Female: black belts (1st degree), black belts (2nd degree), black belts (3rd degree), black belts (4th degree and above)
TEAM PATTERNS
In team pattern event each team is performing two patterns. The first is chosen by the team and the second is designated by the jury. Only one team from the country is allowed to compete.
Adult (male), Adult (female), Junior (Boys) and Youth (Boys) teams consist of 5+1 person.
Junior (Girls), youth (Girls) and children teams consist of 3+1 person.
SPARRING
Children (10-11 years old)
Boys: -26, -30, -34, -38, -43, -48, -53, 53+ kg
Girls: -26, -30, -34, -38, -43, -48, -53, 53+ kg
Youth (12-14 years old)
Boys: -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, 65+ kg
Girls: -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, 65+ kg
Junior (15-17 years old)
Boys: -46, -52, -58, -64, -70, -76, 76+ kg
Girls: -40, -46, -52, -58, -64, -70, 70+ kg
Adults (18 years old and above)
Male: -58, -64, -70, -76, -82, 82+ kg
Female: -52, -58, -64, -70, -76, 76+ kg
TEAM SPARRING
Only one team from the country is allowed to compete.
Adult (male and female), Junior (Boys) and Youth (Boys) teamsconsist of 5+1 person.
Junior (Girls), youth (Girls) and children teams consist of 3+1 person.
POWER BREAKING
Each competitor can only compete in ONE type of braking.
Male: Ap-joomokJirugi, SonkalDaerigi, YopchaJirugi, DollyoChagi, Bandaedollyochagi
Female:SonkalDaerigi, YopchaJirugi, DollyoChagi
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Each competitor can only compete in ONE type of special technique.
Male: TwimyoNopiApchaBusigi, Twimyo Nomo YopchaJirugi, TwimyoDollimioYopchaJirugi, TwimyoDollyoChagi, TwimyoBandaeDollyoChagi
Female:TwimyoNopiApchaBusigi, Twimyo Nomo YopchaJirugi, TwimyoDollyoChagi
TEAM POWER BREAKING
Only one team from the country is allowed to compete. Each member of the team is performing one technique.
Adult teams (male) consist of 5 people.
Adult teams (female) consist of 3 people
TEAM SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Only one team from the country is allowed to compete. Each member of the team is performing one technique.
Adult teams (male) consist of 5 people.
Adult teams (female) consist of 3 people
AWARDS
Competitors taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded with medals and diplomas.
The most successful teams in overall standings (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) will be awarded with trophies.MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical assistance during the championship will only be available for competitors. It is participant’s responsibility to have full medical insurance. The organizer will not be responsible for any injury or loss before, during and after the Championships.
Dear Grand Masters, Masters, National President!
Those of you who brings the athletes to the 21th Euro-Asia Gtf Taekwondo Championship 34th Trnc Wtf Taekwondo Championship ,9th World Budo Martıalarts Wold Championship
2024 in Girne TRNC will have free accommodation Free accommodation will be provided to the Umpires in days of work (4.Dan and the top degree)
GTF President and his team will stay at Kasgar Court Hotel, Countries will be able to make their own hotel reservations by entering the link at the bottomat their own cost , choosing the hotel they want, making their own reservations, and getting help from Hotels for transfers between the airport and their hotels Dec
www.northcyprus.net, / Booking.com
The Fee for the Teams that will participate in the competition will be paid by themselves :
The Countries that will Enter the Team Competitions will pay 100 euros for each competition.
Athletes who will enter Individual Competitions will pay 25 euros for each competition.
These fees will be paid in advance on Team registration
Countries requesting visas should let us know in advance
Happy to see everyone!
Open to discuss any questions
