Keimyung University Department of Taekwondo Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Festival Opening

The 23rd President's Cup National Taekwondo Tournament Divided into Part 1 and Part 2

The "23rd Keimyung University President's Cup National Taekwondo Tournament," hosted and organized by Keimyung University (President Shin Ilhee), has kicked off in grand style.

This year marks the 30th anniversary (1996–2026) of the Department of Taekwondo at Keimyung University, making the festival even more meaningful as it celebrates the value of Taekwondo, which has grown alongside the university's history.

The 'Part 2 Recreational Sports Competition,' a festival for Taekwondo enthusiasts, was held on the 16th. The 'Part 1 Approved Competition' will take over the baton on the 21st and enter full-scale heated competition. Provided by the Taekwondo Department of Keimyung University.

According to the tournament organizing committee on May 16, a record total of 6,347 participants, including athletes and enthusiasts from across the country, have registered for this year’s event.

The tournament is divided into the "Part 1 Approval Tournament," which is an officially sanctioned event by the Korea Taekwondo Association, and the "Part 2 Recreational Sports Tournament."

The recreational sports tournament (Part 2), which is open to the general Taekwondo community, is held first, followed by the approval tournament (Part 1) for elite athletes.

The Part 2 Recreational Sports Tournament will take place over two days, from May 16 to 17, at the Seongseo Campus Gymnasium of Keimyung University.

Scene from the second division amateur sports competition held on the 16th. Provided by the Department of Taekwondo, Keimyung University.

Following this, the Part 1 Approval Tournament, where top elite athletes from across the nation will compete, will be held over six days from May 21 to 26. The poomsae category will be contested from May 21 to 23, and the breaking category will be held from May 24 to 26.

Keimyung University President Shin Ilhee stated in his opening remarks, "For the past 23 years, this tournament has played a pivotal role in promoting the values, spirit, and traditions of Taekwondo to the world. I hope this will be a time for athletes to fully demonstrate the results of their hard work and dedication, and for everyone to experience unity and growth by respecting and learning from each other, beyond the outcomes of victory or defeat."

Yang Jinbang, President of the Korea Taekwondo Association, said in his congratulatory speech, "I expect high-level matches based on professionalism and competitiveness. I hope this tournament will serve as an opportunity to take another leap forward through fair and honest competition."

An Jongsu, President of the Daegu Taekwondo Association, and Lee Seongwoo, President of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Taekwondo Association, also extended their congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the Keimyung University Department of Taekwondo and enthusiastically supported the participating athletes in their congratulatory remarks.

Meanwhile, this tournament is hosted and organized by Keimyung University and the Korea Taekwondo Center, and officially sanctioned by the Korea Taekwondo Association. It is supported by the Daegu Sports Council, Daegu Taekwondo Association, Gyeongsangbuk-do Taekwondo Association, iM Bank, and others, and is proceeding with overwhelming support from the local community and the sports sector.

'The 23rd Keimyung University President's Cup National Taekwondo Championship' Pamphlet

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