The King Taekwondo Team was the runner-up at the U.S. Open in its first year!Continued support for athlete activities
The King Taekwondo Team was the runner-up at the U.S. Open in its first year!Continued support for athlete activities
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The King Taekwondo Team, founded in January, won the runner-up overall at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship for the first time in an international competition.
The King's team, which aims to support Taekwondo Poomsae and demonstration players to continue their activities without financial burden from the beginning of its foundation, showed a strong presence through this competition.
■ Taekwondo seniors' decision... Build a 'junior support system' without financial burden
Taekwondo Poomsae and demonstration athletes generally stop playing for economic reasons when they reach their 30s.
The King squad was founded by Taekwondo seniors such as Bae Kyu-seok, Um Yong-min, Nam Yeom-won, Yoon Sung-won, Kim Sun-kyo, Hwang Young-min, and Jeong Kwan-ho to support their juniors themselves.
◇ Operate a one-on-one sponsorship system → Younger players can participate in the competition without financial burden
◇Early senior (adult) centered, but expanded to junior (youth) and Cadet (under 14)
■ Two months after its foundation, it is challenging to compete in international competitions... 4 gold medals at the U.S. Open!
More than 600 players from around the world participated in the "2025 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship" (WTG-2 grade) held in Reno, Nevada, on February 14-16.
The King's team competed in various categories, including the official Poomsae, Free Poomsae individual, mixed and team events. In particular, he stood out in the Free Poomsae category and won three gold medals.
Many of the players participating in the U.S. Open were national-level players who agreed with the purpose of the founding of the King squad and participated to set an example for their juniors.
◇Free Poomsae Mixed Team Competition (18 years old or older) → Park Kwang-ho, Yoon Ji-hye, Oh Chang-hyun, Jung Seung-yeon, and Naam-hoon 'Winning'
◇Free Poomsae Mixed Competition (under 17) →Byun Jae-young and Lee Ji-hyo 'Gold Medal'
◇Free Poomsae Individual Exhibition (Men under 17) → Byun Jae-young 'No. 1'
◇Authorized Poomsae Individual Exhibition (Men under 40 years old) → Lee Joon 'No. 1'
In particular, Byun Jae-young is a player who is drawing global attention as the winner of the free-pum-sae under-17 division at the 2024 Hong Kong World Pum-sae Taekwondo Championship.
■ Taekwondo Senior's 'Meaningful Challenge'... We'll continue to apply for our juniors
The King's team continues to expand participation in domestic and international competitions with the U.S. Open, and aims to produce national team-class players in the senior, junior, and card category. 카지노
◇Objective: Continuous support to ensure that athletes are not suspended for financial reasons
◇Future plan: Expansion of participation in national team selection and international competitions
Coach Um Yong-min (Kimpo Elite Taekwondo Director) said, "I have felt sorry that my juniors are still full of physical conditions due to economic activities and have a strong passion and will to become athletes," adding, "Our seniors were able to be united for their juniors through the King Taekwondo Team as a medium, so I could feel the hot heart of Taekwondo people, and it was an opportunity for me to feel rewarded and proud that the players participated with joy while training."