LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Sep 9, 2025) - World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue met with IOC President Kirsty Coventry at the Olympic House today to strengthen cooperation between both organisations under her leadership. 

Meeting officially for the first time, the presidents were joined by WT Secretary General Jeongkang Seo and new IOC Sport Director Pierre Ducrey.

President Choue explained about WT's commitment to gender equality and inclusion, highlighting the gender balance of referee representation at the Olympic Games, focus on health and well-being, and empowering refugees and displaced persons through ongoing humanitarian activities.

The WT President also shared about the popularity of Taekwondo in Africa with two WT-promoted championships to take place in November and December this year. He also emphasised WT's focus on enhancing the capacities of national associations in Africa, which has been consistently developed over the years through the continued efforts of WT.

"President Coventry was impressed by what World Taekwondo has done so far and by the exciting prospects for future cooperation," said President Choue.

President Choue extended an invitation to the IOC President to attend one of the major WT-promoted World Championships in 2026.

During his visit to Lausanne, the WT President also met with IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach at the Olympic Museum. President Choue thanked the Honorary President for his firm support for WT and the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation in engaging with refugees and displaced persons through the sport. President Choue invited the Honorary President to the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival in Jordan in 2026.