KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Ambassador Park Tae-young of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Nepal attended the opening ceremony of the 4th Mt. Everest International Taekwondo Championships 2026 (WT G-1), held on Monday in Kathmandu, according to a press statement from the Embassy.
Ambassador Park said the championship stands as an extraordinary symbol of international friendship and sporting excellence. Taekwondo, Korea's traditional martial art that has grown into a global sport, is deeply rooted in values of discipline and unity. He also highlighted Taekwondo’s role in promoting discipline, respect, and patience worldwide, while strengthening bilateral sports and cultural ties, the statement read.
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The event is being held from February 16 to 20, 2026, at the covered hall of Tripureshwar Rangasala in Kathmandu. It features participants from 23 countries, with a total of 1,200 athletes: Senior Poomsae – 100, Kyorugi – 247, Junior Kyorugi – 653, and Junior Poomsae – 200. Participating nations include India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, among others.
The South Korean Embassy actively supports sports exchange programs to strengthen bilateral ties and promote social development, with a strong focus on Taekwondo, the press statement reported.
