Abuja will take centre stage for taekwondo from tomorrow through Friday as the 14th Korean Ambassador Cup gets under way in Nigeria’s capital.
Led by Korean Ambassador Yo-an Jeong, the tournament is being presented as a major international occasion and will follow recognised global taekwondo standards.
Quick facts
- The 14th Korean Ambassador Cup will be held in Abuja.
- Competition begins with classification for para-taekwondo athletes on Thursday.
- World Taekwondo classifiers will attend both the assessment process and the tournament.
- The event is scheduled to conclude on October 26, 2026.
Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria president Tayo Popoola said activities will begin at the National Stadium Abuja sports hall before concluding at the Mo Arena, also in the Federal Capital.
Thursday’s programme will open with the classification of para-athletes preparing to compete at the World Para Championship. World Taekwondo classification officials are expected to oversee the assessments and remain present for the main event.
Jeong is looking forward to the competition, which is expected to attract strong interest in Abuja.
The National Sports Commission, headed by chairman Shehu Dikko and director-general Bukola Olopade, has provided backing for taekwondo programmes in the country.
The NSC will also support this Abuja event, alongside Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria officials working under Popoola. The federation president said preparations have been completed for a successful tournament.
The Kukkiwon Demonstration Team will perform live in Abuja, adding further international attention to the competition.
“There have been weeks of intensive work to prepare for this competition,” Popoola said. “Registration was so high that we eventually had to close it, and we are now ready. The Korean Ambassador is pleased with the preparations, while the NSC is also eager for the event. We are ready and confident that it will be a major occasion.”
The 2026 Korean Ambassador Cup is due to finish in Abuja on October 26.
