Sport | Taekwondo |
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Jurisdiction | Australia |
Abbreviation | AUS TKD |
Founded | 2014 |
Affiliation | World Taekwondo |
Regional affiliation | Oceania Taekwondo Union |
Chairperson | Simon Lew [1] |
CEO | Ben Exton (Acting) |
Secretary | Harry Saltis |
Official website | |
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Australian Taekwondo, also known as AUS TKD, is the governing body for the sport of taekwondo in Australia. [2] [3]
Taekwondo Australia (TA) and Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) were once two separate organisations for taekwondo in Australia. In 2013 the two bodies signed an agreement which culminated in a merger in 2014. The new board had an equal number of members from each organisation, with an independent chairperson. [4]
In 2022, Australian Taekwondo announced the opening of a new "high performance hub" for elite taekwondo athletes in Melbourne, co-funded by the Australian Institute of Sport. [5]
Sports Taekwondo Australia is affiliated to the Oceania Taekwondo Union and World Taekwondo and is recognised by the Australian Olympic Committee. [6] [7]
Australian Taekwondo stages the Taekwondo National Championships. The 2023 event is due to be staged in Brisbane. [8]