From 6 to 11 October 2025, the XXIII Taekwon-Do World Championship took place in Poreč (Croatia), bringing together over 1400 participants from 57 countries worldwide.
The national team of Ukraine performed successfully at the championship: the athletes demonstrated a high level of technical, physical and mental preparation.
🥇 Daryna Korolovych — World Champion in women's sparring up to 55 kg.
Netherlands — Ukraine 0:4
Spain — Ukraine 0:4
India — Ukraine 0:4
Italy — Ukraine 0:3
Scotland — Ukraine 0:4
Ireland — Ukraine 1:2
🥇 Anna Pihorieva — World Champion in forms among women III Dan.
Chile 🇨🇱 — Ukraine 🇺🇦 1:4
New Zealand 🇳🇿 — Ukraine 🇺🇦 2:3
Colombia 🇨🇴 — Ukraine 🇺🇦 2:3
Italy 🇮🇹 — Ukraine 🇺🇦 1:4
Scotland 🏴 — Ukraine 🇺🇦 2:3
🥉 Lidiia Pryimak — bronze medal in sparring among women up to 65 kg.
Canada — Ukraine 0:4
Finland — Ukraine 0:4
Norway — Ukraine 1:2
Slovenia — Ukraine 0:4
🥉 Ukraine women's team — bronze medal in adult team sparring.
Ukraine — Poland 4:0
Ukraine — Sweden 4:0
Ukraine — Ireland 0:4
Team line-up:
Daryna Korolovych, Anna Pihorieva, Iryna Mukha, Polina Tochona, Evelina Hordionok, Anhelina Karavaieva.
🥉 Tymofii Matviichuk — World bronze medallist among juniors up to 70 kg.
Sweden — Ukraine 1:3
Ireland — Ukraine 0:4
Spain — Ukraine 0:3
Scotland — Ukraine 0:4
Chile — Ukraine 4:0
🥉 Tapdyhov Sadikh — bronze medal in sparring among cadets.
Canada — Ukraine 0:4
Ireland — Ukraine 0:2
Italy — Ukraine 0:4
Scotland — Ukraine 4:0
During the World Championship, coach of the Taekwon-Do M.F.T. Federation of Ukraine Kateryna Solovey received an honorary award from the President of the ITF, Grand Master Paul Weiler.
In honour of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Taekwon-Do, together with the SOLOVEY TEAM, she conducted an international online masterclass in sparring, which brought together participants from dozens of countries around the world.
During the World Championship, the VII General Assembly of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) also took place, where the Taekwon-Do M.F.T. Federation of Ukraine officially received the status of Ukraine's representative in the ITF.
From now on, the Taekwon-Do M.F.T. Federation of Ukraine is an official member of the ITF and part of the large international Taekwon-Do family worldwide.
The President of the Federation, Master Vitalii Haharin, addressed the delegates of the General Assembly. He spoke about the situation in Ukraine and the difficulties faced by Ukrainian athletes during the war. He also clearly stated Ukraine's position: Russian and Belarusian athletes must not be admitted to international Taekwon-Do competitions.
Delegates from various countries around the world greeted his speech with applause and support.
The World Championship in Poreč became the most successful in the history of Ukrainian Taekwon-Do — 2 gold and 3 bronze medals among adults.
Ukraine took 8th place among 57 countries of the world among adults, which is the highest result across all years of participation in world championships.
These results are a testament to the professionalism, dedication, and strength of spirit of Ukrainian athletes and coaches.
We proved that even in the most difficult times, Ukrainian Taekwon-Do remains strong, united, and worthy of respect in the world.
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Ukrainian champions! 💙💛
