Press Meet Held with Taekwondo Masters in Jubilee Hills; Call for Athletes to Participate in Large Numbers

Hyderabad, August 16: Grand preparations are underway for the prestigious 1st World Open Taekwondo Championship – 2026, being organised for the first time in India. A special press meet was held today in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, with Taekwondo masters, academy coaches and organisers to announce the details of the championship.

The mega championship will be held on August 21, 22 and 23, 2026, at the G.M.C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.

The organisers stated that athletes from India and several other countries are expected to participate. Taekwondo masters appealed to athletes from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other states to participate in large numbers and make the championship a grand success.

Various Competition Categories

The championship is being organised under the aegis of JR International Taekwondo Academy & Amical Sports Academy. Competitions will be conducted in the Peewee, Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior and Super Senior categories.

Major events include:

• Kyorugi
• Poomsae
• Team Poomsae
• Group Poomsae
• Speed Kicks
• Speed Punches
• 3 Minutes Air Punching
• 3 Minutes Air Kicking

Grand Master Jayanth Reddy, Amical Sports Federation Founder Veena Vahini, and Organising Manager Raju Rathod stated that the primary objective of the championship is to encourage athletes and provide them with valuable international-level competition experience.

Registrations Open

Registrations for the championship have already commenced. Interested Taekwondo athletes can register through their respective masters and coaches or directly contact the Organising Manager.

For Registration & More Details:
Raju Rathod – Organising Manager
📞 8099444141
📞 9550301223

Efforts for Recognition of Certificates

Grand Master Jayanth Reddy stated that efforts would be made to obtain official recognition for the certificates issued to participating athletes so that they can be useful for sports quota opportunities and state and central government employment, subject to applicable rules and official recognition.

He said discussions would be held with the Telangana State Government, the State Sports Minister, Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy, and the Telangana Olympic Committee to explore further benefits for athletes participating in the international championship.

International Participation

According to Organising Manager Raju Rathod, athletes from countries including the USA, Germany, Greece, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mauritius, Uzbekistan, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Nepal, along with India, are expected to participate.

He further stated that Taekwondo athletes from more than 20 Indian states are showing interest in participating in the championship.

He appealed to Taekwondo masters and academy coaches from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to encourage their students to participate in large numbers and make the mega championship a grand success.

Taekwondo Masters and Coaches Extend Support

The press meet was attended by Grand Master Jayanth Reddy, Amical Sports Federation Founder Veena Vahini, Organising Manager Raju Rathod, Event Technical Manager Khan, and masters including Moinuddin Sa, Upender, Shekhar, Amjad, SK Rahmath, Khaleel, Moin, Gajender, Subhash, Subramanyam, Madhusudhan Rao, K. Madhusudhan, Rajender, Ramu, Suman and others.

The masters, academy coaches and organisers assured their full cooperation for the successful conduct of the championship.

The organisers appealed to Taekwondo masters and academy coaches across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other states to encourage their students to participate in the prestigious 1st World Open Taekwondo Championship – 2026.

They stated that the championship will provide athletes with a valuable opportunity to showcase their talent on an international platform and urged every Taekwondo athlete to participate and contribute to its success.

— Ayush 24 News

For More Details & Registration:
📞 8099444141 | 9550301223