March 12, 2026
World Taekwondo (WT) has officially confirmed that the 2026 World Junior Taekwondo Championships will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan according to the original schedule. The federation also reaffirmed that the WT Executive Council meeting and the General Assembly will proceed in the Uzbek capital as planned.
The announcement removes any uncertainty that had emerged in recent days regarding the future of the event and related institutional meetings.
Tournament and Leadership Meetings to Continue as Planned
In its latest communication, World Taekwondo emphasized that the Junior World Championships will move forward without any changes. After reviewing the current situation, the organization determined that the event remains fully viable from both a security and logistical standpoint.
WT also confirmed that the Executive Council meeting and the General Assembly, two of the federation’s most important governance events, will take place in Tashkent during the scheduled dates.
Clear Message of Stability From World Taekwondo
By maintaining the full program of events, WT is sending a clear message of institutional stability and continuity. The decision means that both the sporting competition and the governing activities of the federation will occur in the same location and timeframe as originally planned.
From an organizational and political perspective, the confirmation is significant because it rules out any postponement or relocation of key leadership meetings.
Uzbekistan Reaffirms Commitment to Hosting
The confirmation follows an internal review by World Taekwondo regarding the broader situation and the readiness of the host city. The Uzbekistan Taekwondo Association has reiterated its full commitment to organizing the tournament and supporting the accompanying meetings.
Meanwhile, international flights to Tashkent continue operating normally, ensuring that athletes, officials, and delegations will be able to travel to the event without disruption.
Certainty for Athletes, Coaches, and Federations
For national federations, coaches, athletes, and officials, the announcement brings clarity. Preparations for the 2026 World Junior Taekwondo Championships will continue without interruption, with Tashkent serving as the central hub for both the competition and the administrative activities of World Taekwondo.
With this confirmation, WT aims to eliminate remaining doubts and reinforce a message of continuity, stability, and confidence in the successful staging of the event.