Australian Taekwondo has returned from the Korean Tour with a rich haul of medals and invaluable international experience, as a large contingent of athletes from multiple programs tested themselves against world-class opposition. The tour united the Australian Para High Performance Team, the Senior High Performance Team, the Fighting Futures squad and the Extended Performance Pathway athletes for a campaign contested in tough conditions. Fighting both air quality in the arena as well as late fights, some finishing as late as 4am, our athletes were tested both physically and mentally in trying environments.

Australian Taekwondo has returned from the Korean Tour with a rich haul of medals and invaluable international experience, as a large contingent of athletes from multiple programs tested themselves against world-class opposition. The tour united the Australian Para High Performance Team, the Senior High Performance Team, the Fighting Futures squad and the Extended Performance Pathway athletes for a campaign contested in tough conditions. Fighting both air quality in the arena as well as late fights, some finishing as late as 4am, our athletes were tested both physically and mentally in trying environments.

Australian Taekwondo has returned from the Korean Tour with a rich haul of medals and invaluable international experience, as a large contingent of athletes from multiple programs tested themselves against world-class opposition. The tour united the Australian Para High Performance Team, the Senior High Performance Team, the Fighting Futures squad and the Extended Performance Pathway athletes for a campaign contested in tough conditions. Fighting both air quality in the arena as well as late fights, some finishing as late as 4am, our athletes were tested both physically and mentally in trying environments.

Australian Taekwondo's National Poomsae Team delivered a standout campaign across three international events on the Gold Coast — the 2026 Australian Open G2, Oceania President's Cup G3 and Oceania Championships G4 — collecting a haul of gold and two Overall Team Trophy runner-up finishes. A record 14 Para Poomsae athletes also set new participation and medal benchmarks. With momentum building and depth emerging across the pathway, attention now turns to September's World Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea.

As we reach the midpoint of 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been one of the most rewarding and significant quarters in recent memory […]

Australia produced a great return at the 2026 Australian Open, with eight athletes winning bronze across the senior divisions. The competition running through the 20-21 June on the Gold Coast in a major statement for the national program at G-2 level.