WT Ignites Hope for Palestine in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (July 13, 2025) – World Taekwondo, in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), officially launched the second Olympic Solidarity Taekwondo Camp of 2025 with an Opening Ceremony in Amman, Jordan. The camp runs from July 13 to 21 and focuses on supporting the development of Palestinian athletes.

To ensure accessibility and smooth organization, the camp is being held in Jordan, with 22 athletes and 2 coaches from Palestine participating. They are joined by athletes and coaches from Jordan and Iraq, creating a diverse training environment. 13 refugee athletes and 1 coach from the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF), based in the Azraq and Zaatari camps, are also taking part. In total, participants from Palestine, Jordan, Iraq and THF are represented, comprising 68 individuals.

A message from WT President Dr. Chungwon Choue was delivered by Deputy Secretary General Ms. Seungmin Lee during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Solidarity Training Camp on 13 July, reaffirming WT’s commitment to inclusion, resilience, and global development through sport.

Palestine Taekwondo Federation President Bashar Saleh thanked World Taekwondo, Olympic Solidarity, and the Jordan Taekwondo Federation for their support, noting the camp’s impact on athletic growth and regional cooperation.

To support technical excellence, Professor Jeongwoo Jeon and Coach Dongwan Lee joined the camp as expert coaches, delivering specialized technical training sessions to the participants.

Many participating athletes will compete in the upcoming Asian Cadet and Junior Taekwondo Championships in Malaysia.

This camp follows the first 2025 edition held in Senegal and precedes the third, set for August in Lima, Peru.