DOHA, Qatar (Oct. 28, 2024) - Dr. Chungwon Choue, President of World Taekwondo (WT), visited the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to discuss initiatives for promoting Taekwondo in Qatar and explore opportunities for collaborative social impact projects through sport.

Dr. Choue met with Sheikh Khalifa Bin Khalid Al-Thani, Sport Director of QOC with discussions centering on enhancing Taekwondo's role in the lead-up to the 2030 Asian Games in Doha. They exchanged ideas on initiatives that leverage sport for social impact, particularly in support of underserved communities. Maher Magableh, WT Council Member, and Usman Dilda, Chair of the WT Para Taekwondo Committee also attended the meeting.

On October 28, Dr. Choue further demonstrated WT’s commitment to community support by visiting a refugee camp in Doha, where he met with residents to encourage and motivate them.

The popularity of Taekwondo continues to rise across the Middle East, with Qatar witnessing increasing participation and interest in the sport. This will be showcased at the upcoming Qatar Open Taekwondo Championships, scheduled from October 31 to November 2, 2023, where over 1,000 athletes from around the world are expected to compete.