We use cookies to collect and analyse information on site performance and usage, and to enhance and
customise content and advertisements. By clicking "OK" or by clicking into any content on this site, you
agree to allow cookies to be placed. To find out more visit the cookies section of our
privacy policy.
The Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation's (CCSF) 2015 programme has begun with the launch of its "Inspire the Zones" initiative in Gusau, the capital of Nigeria's Zamfara state.
Great Britain's Tony Stephenson has claimed his first ever gold medal at the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) sponsored Greek Open Championships in Salonika.
More than 500 national and regional head instructors from across the Philippines will attend this year's National Instructors' General Assembly at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, it has been announced.
Olympic champion and newly-crowned World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) World Grand Prix Series winner Jade Jones has been named GB Taekwondo's Player of the Year for 2014.
GB Taekwondo has launched a nationwide talent spotting initiative as it seeks new athletes to represent Britain at major international events, including the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The Belgian National Taekwondo Union (UNBTU) has been suspended by the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) Council for gross violation of ETU and World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) statutes.
The Australian Sports Commission has formally recognised a new unified national taekwondo body made up of Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) and Taekwondo Australia Ltd.
April 8 - This year's Oceania Taekwondo Championships have been moved to the Sydney Olympic Park after original hosts Papua New Guinea informed the Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) they would not be able to stage the event.
February 24 - Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) and Taekwondo Australia Ltd (TA) insist they are still on course to merge next month despite unforseen delays.
January 3 - The 2014 European Taekwondo Championship will now be held in Baku and not Ukraine as was originally planned after the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) experienced "communication difficulties" with the nation's state television firm that put the continental governing body's relationship with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) at "risk".
August 22 - Hire Intelligence will remain as the official technology rental partner for GB Taekwondo for a second year with the responsibility of supplying information technology and audio visual equipment for live events, the national governing body has confirmed.
March 12 - The Taewkondo Association of Thailand (TAT) has re-elected Pimol Srivikorn as President for a fourth consecutive term despite them failing to achieve one of the major goals he had set himself at the last election.
January 24 - GB Taekwondo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul's elite Olympic Sports High School fulfilling its plans to maximise cadet development to become one of the best junior teams in the world.
When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.
Reporting to and working closely with the Events Director – Technical Operations, the Head of Technical Officials is responsible for day-to-day management of the Technical Officials programmes within the Events Department, including:
Management of day-to-day technical officials operations including tournament assignments and planning;
Management and development of the professional technical officials workforce including referees, umpires, and tournament doctors;
Technical officials policy development through consultation with key stakeholder groups including commissions, panels, Continental Confederations and working groups;
Innovation initiatives within the technical officials area to enhance officiating accuracy and sport presentation; and
Technical officials pathway development including working with Continental Confederations and Member Associations on recruitment, education, training, and development initiatives.
Pierre de Coubertin once said cricket has "practically no appeal for those who are not British". While he expressed doubts about the Olympic viability of cricket, lacrosse and baseball, Philip Barker wonders how the man who helped revive the modern Games would have reacted to new sports at Los Angeles 2028.