27th WMC Taekwondo - Mungyeong (KOR) - Summary News

MUNGYEONG (KOR) - The 27th World Military Taekwondo Championship kicked off with great fanfare in Mungyeong, South Korea, showcasing elite athletes from around the world in a display of skill and sportsmanship. Hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and co-organized by Mungyeong City and the Korean Armed Forces Athletic Corps, the event began on May 31 at the Mungyeong Citizens Stadium. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Gyeongsangbuk-do, the championship featured approximately 260 athletes from 20 countries, competing across eight weight classes for both men and women.

The opening ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Colonel Nathalie Birgentzlen of CISM, Mayor Hyunkook Shin of Mungyeong, and Commander Dongyeol Kim of the Korean Armed Forces Athletic Corps, alongside around 4,000 spectators, set a vibrant tone for the competition. Highlights included a Taekwondo demonstration by the Kukkiwon team, a dramatic high-altitude jump by Special Forces, and performances by military honor guards, concluding with an aerial show by the Black Eagles.

The competition commenced on June 1 at the KAFAC Facilities, previously home to the 2015 CISM World Summer Games, featuring intense matches across various weight categories. Notable results from the opening day included victories for athletes like Angélique Orozco (Canada) and Dong Wook Lee (South Korea), showcasing their prowess in the -46kg and -54kg divisions respectively.

The championship continued with exhilarating matches on June 2, where Uzbekistan's Ulugbek Rashitov and Mariya Sevostyanova of Kazakhstan claimed gold medals in their respective weight classes, impressing with their technique and determination. The competition heated up further on June 5 as the event concluded with outstanding performances from athletes like Vanessa Maria Korndl (Germany) and Aleksandra Kowalczuk (Poland), who secured gold medals in the Women's -67kg and +73kg categories, respectively.

Overall, the championship not only celebrated athletic excellence but also fostered international camaraderie and cultural exchange. With the support of the local community and seamless organization by the Korean Delegation to CISM, the event was a resounding success, underscoring Mungyeong's reputation as a premier host for international sporting events.

In conclusion, the 27th WMC Taekwondo Championship in Mungyeong concluded with accolades for the athletes and organizers alike, leaving a lasting impression of skill, sportsmanship, and global unity in martial arts.

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(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department)