African Taekwondo Union

01/10/2026

🎀 The Women’s Commission of the African Taekwondo Union reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness about breast cancer and promoting prevention.

Through this initiative, we encourage every woman to stay informed, adopt healthy preventive practices, and undergo the recommended screenings and medical check-ups.

Stronger together. Stronger against breast cancer.
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🎀 La Commission Féminine de l’Union Africaine de Taekwondo réaffirme son engagement en faveur de la sensibilisation au cancer du sein et de la promotion de la prévention.

À travers cette initiative, nous encourageons chacune à s’informer, à adopter les bons réflexes de prévention et à effectuer les contrôles recommandés par les professionnels de santé.

Plus fortes ensemble. Plus fortes contre le cancer du sein.

01/10/2026

WT-Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games at Taekwondowon in Muju, Korea.

World Taekwondo (WT) is the International Federation (IF) governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

30/09/2026

The African Taekwondo Union, in collaboration with World Taekwondo and Olympic Solidarity, is supporting the WT – Olympic Solidarity Targeted Training Camp for Dakar 2026, organized as part of the preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Held in Muju, Korea, the camp brings together young athletes from Tunisia, Libya, Gabon, Eswatini, Senegal and Ethiopia, alongside refugee athletes from Kenya.

The training camp offers these young athletes a high-level and structured training environment, providing valuable international experience while strengthening their preparation for Dakar 2026.

This project is fully aligned with its commitment to remain close to its MNAs, support their development and contribute to the emergence of a new generation of African taekwondo athletes.

28/09/2026

⚫️ CONDOLENCES

Dear Members of the AFTU,

It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of the wife of the President of World Taekwondo, Dr. Chungwon Choue.

On behalf of the President of the African Taekwondo Union (AFTU), Mr. IDE Issaka, and all our MNAs, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Dr. Chungwon Choue, his family, and loved ones.

In this time of profound grief, we wish to express our deepest sympathy and assure Dr. Chungwon Choue and his family of our full support and heartfelt thoughts.

May God grant her His mercy and welcome her soul into His Paradise.

May her soul rest in peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Chungwon Choue and his family during this difficult time.

African Taekwondo Union (AFTU)
The President, IDE Issaka

21/09/2026

Notre Champion et Secrétaire Général Balla Dieye, parmi les relayeurs de la Flamme 🔥 des JOJ Dakar 2026.

À travers sa participation à cette étape symbolique, il contribue à porter les valeurs du sport, de la jeunesse et de l’engagement au cœur de Dakar.

21/09/2026

JOJ Dakar 2026 🔥 ILS PORTERONT LA FLAMME DE GRAND DAKAR À MERMOZ!

🤯 24 relayeurs pour l’étape la plus longue de la tournée!

Aujourd’hui, la flamme des JOJ Dakar 2026 parcourra plusieurs quartiers de Dakar, pour une étape qui s’annonce exceptionnelle. 💥

Ne manquez pas ça!
Voici une première partie de celles et ceux qui la porteront:

Diary Diouf
Ndeye Rokhaya Gaye
Shamseddine Mbengue
Khadidiatou Seck
Khady Sow
Souleymane Gaye
Maguette Diop
Sébastien Nogueira
Mamadou Moctar Barry
Balla Dièye

… et bien d'autres à découvrir 👀

📍 Premier relais : Grand Dakar / Biscuiterie
🕝 14h30–15h00
📍 HLM / Dieuppeul / Liberté 5
🕞 15h45–16h15
📍 Castors → Liberté 5
🕟 16h15–16h45
📍 Cité Keur Gorgui → Mermoz → Sacré-Cœur → Sicap Liberté → Terrain NGB
🕔 16h45–17h45 : Allumage du chaudron 🔥

Venez nombreux encourager les relayeurs et partager l'énergie! 🗣️
🎟️ Entrée libre.

15/09/2026

The World Taekwondo Council held an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Chuncheon (Republic of Korea), ahead of the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.

The African Taekwondo Union took part in this important meeting through its President, Mr. IDE Issaka, who was present in Chuncheon, and its Secretary General, Mr. Balla Dièye, who participated in the proceedings via videoconference.

Several key issues were discussed, including the awarding of the 2028 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships to Antalya, governance and integrity matters, the development of the new Smart PSS technological system, as well as the ongoing evolution of the Global Management System (GMS).

The Council also reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of participants, non-discrimination, sporting integrity, and the unity of the global Taekwondo community.

The African Taekwondo Union welcomes the decisions taken and extends its warm appreciation to the President of World Taekwondo, Dr. Chungwon Choue, for his leadership and continued commitment to the development and advancement of Taekwondo worldwide.

12/09/2026

AFRICA RISES WITH THE FLAME 🔥
World Taekwondo JOJ Dakar 2026 Olympics

12/09/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 🔥 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥.

Its arrival marks a moment of profound significance for our continent. For the first time, the Olympic Flame is being welcomed on African soil, on the occasion of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Beyond its Olympic symbolism, the Flame is a powerful reminder of Africa’s growing place within the international sports movement and of the strength of its youth ; a generation driven by ambition, talent and hope.

The African Taekwondo Union, alongside World Taekwondo, extends its encouragement and support to all African Taekwondo athletes, coaches, officials and stakeholders preparing to take part in this historic event.

May this Flame inspire our young athletes to believe in their abilities, pursue excellence and proudly represent their nations.
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𝐋𝐚 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 🔥 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝é𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Son arrivée marque un moment d’une portée particulière pour notre continent. Pour la première fois, la flamme olympique est accueillie sur le sol africain, à l’occasion des Jeux Olympiques de la Jeunesse Dakar 2026.

Au-delà de son symbole olympique, cette flamme vient rappeler la place grandissante de l’Afrique dans le mouvement sportif international et la force de sa jeunesse, porteuse d’ambition, de talent et d’espoir.

L’Union Africaine de Taekwondo, aux côtés de la World Taekwondo, adresse ses encouragements à l’ensemble des athlètes, entraîneurs, officiels et acteurs du Taekwondo africain qui se préparent à vivre ce rendez-vous historique.

Que cette flamme inspire nos jeunes athlètes à croire en leurs capacités, à poursuivre l’excellence et à représenter dignement leurs nations.

07/09/2026

Congratulations to Kimi Laurene OSSIN 🇨🇮 (CIV) for winning the Bronze Medal 🥉 at the Muju Taekwondowon 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series.