El campeón olímpico de taekwondo Joel González, tras su retirada en 2021, ha encontrado una nueva pasión y motivación en el golf. Compagina su trabajo en el FC Barcelona y la FIFA con el entrenamiento diario, buscando replicar su mentalidad de campeón en este nuevo reto deportivo.
A parent criticizes the Australian government's proposed NDIS bill, arguing it makes accessing support harder and unfairly burdens caregivers. The bill's definition changes and functional capacity criteria are seen as a way to reduce costs by excluding eligible individuals, despite the high threshold already in place.
Une cagnotte lancée par un club de taekwondo d'Auch a récolté plus de 15 000 euros en soutien à Audrey et sa fille Rosa, victimes présumées de violences par un instructeur. L'argent aidera la famille et Rosa à sa majorité, suite à une plainte non traitée par la justice.
Wanju County Councilors expressed their welcome and support for Jeonbuk Governor-Elect Lee Won-taek's pledge to halt the integration of Wanju County and Jeonju City during his term, calling it a crucial step towards resolving regional conflict and fostering harmony.
Singapore police confirmed active arrest warrants and Interpol red notices for fugitive financier Jho Low and his associate Tan Kim Loong, both implicated in the 1MDB scandal. Seized assets linked to Low and his family in Singapore are valued at approximately US$127 million.
South Korea extends a special law until 2030 to support Pyeongtaek, host of the largest U.S. military base, Camp Humphreys, citing ongoing development projects and base relocations.
Hanwha Eagles' Kang Baek-ho, 26, wins KBO Player of the Month for May with 22/35 media votes and 207,232/453,247 fan votes, totaling 54.29 points, for his .424/.495/.783 line, 8 HR, 30 RBIs, and 21 runs in 23 games.
Türk taekwondocu Berkay Erer, WT Roma Grand Prix'de 68 kg sıkletinde altın madalya kazandı. 20 yaşındaki Erer, dünyanın en iyi 32 sporcusunu mağlup ederek Türkiye'den üçüncü erkek altın madalya sahibi oldu.
Simone Alessio conquista la medaglia d'argento nella categoria +80 kg al Roma 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, cedendo in finale al russo Rafail Aiukaev per 2-1.
Antonino Bossolo conquista l'argento al World ParaTaekwondo Grand Prix di Roma, perdendo 2-1 in finale contro il giapponese Shunsuke Kudo. La competizione, integrata per la prima volta nel programma dell'evento romano, assegna punti per il ranking paralimpico in vista di Los Angeles 2028.
La championne olympique de taekwondo Atlhéa Laurin a été suspendue 20 mois par l'AFLD pour trois manquements à ses obligations de localisation antidopage. Cette sanction, qui la prive de compétition jusqu'en 2028, remet en cause sa participation aux JO de Los Angeles.
Seven Syrian girls from the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan will participate in the Kim and Liù youth taekwondo tournament in Rome, Italy, alongside the World Taekwondo Roma Grand Prix. The initiative, supported by the Italian Taekwondo Federation (Fita) and World Taekwondo, aims to offer support and showcase the talent of children fleeing conflict.
Election results in South Korea showed discrepancies with pre-election polls, particularly in key battlegrounds like Seoul and Gyeongnam. The "shy conservative" vote was reportedly undercounted, with ARS-based polls proving more accurate than phone interviews, suggesting a psychological impact from political framing.
Jeonbuk Governor-elect Lee Won-taek announced plans to meet with incumbent Governor Kim Kwan-young soon, stating they are not enemies and should reconcile after the election. Lee also expressed willingness to withdraw mutual lawsuits, with exceptions for "excessive" or "intentional" allegations.
Lee Won-taek of the Democratic Party has won the election with 51.22% of the vote, securing 473,410 votes. Kim Kwan-young came in second with 41.78%.
Yoo Ui-dong of the People Power Party won the Pyeongtaek-eul by-election, marking his return to the National Assembly after a two-year hiatus following his defeat in the general election. He emphasized his local roots in Pyeongtaek, a city where he has lived his entire life, and secured victory against prominent rivals.
Lee Won-taek of the Democratic Party has won the Jeonbuk governor election, defeating independent Kim Kwan-young after a heated campaign marked by intense negative attacks. Lee pledged to unify the province's divided public opinion.
Yu Eui-dong, re-elected as a National Assembly member for Pyeongtaek, expressed gratitude to citizens and pledged to focus on qualitative growth for the city while acting as a check on the ruling party. He aims to make Pyeongtaek a central city in South Korea.
Roma ospita la prima tappa del Grand Prix di taekwondo, assegnando punti di qualificazione per le Olimpiadi di Los Angeles 2028. L'evento include 367 atleti da 57 Paesi e per la prima volta il World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix.
Angelo Cito, president of Fita, discussed the upcoming Taekwondo Grand Prix in Rome, noting the tough competition from Olympic champions and the challenges for Italian athletes. He highlighted Simone Alessio and Vito dell'Aquila as medal contenders in this Olympic qualifying event.
Lee Won-taek of the Democratic Party is projected to win the Jeonbuk governor election with 52.04% of the vote, leading independent candidate Kim Kwan-young by a significant margin as of 11:20 PM with 37.97% of ballots counted.
Italy is attracting global attention by hosting numerous major events, with Rome leading the way in sports. The President of CONI, Luciano Buonfiglio, highlighted the streamlined bureaucratic processes and the country's capability in organizing international sports events, citing the upcoming Taekwondo Grand Prix in Rome. The President of CIP, Marco Giunio de Sanctis, praised taekwondo for its equal consideration of both Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, emphasizing the need for support.
Trabzonspor, 29 yaşındaki Ukraynalı kanat oyuncusu Oleksandr Zubkov'un Yunanistan'ın AEK kulübüne transfer olduğunu duyurdu. KAP'a yapılan açıklamada, AEK'nın 4 milyon Euro fesih bedeli ödeyeceği ve ek olarak bonuslar ile sonraki satıştan pay alacağı belirtildi.
Trabzonspor, Oleksandr Zubkov'un AEK'ya kesin transferi için anlaşıldığını duyurdu. AEK, Trabzonspor'a 4 milyon euro fesih bedeli ödeyecek ve ayrıca şarta bağlı bonuslar ile oyuncunun bir sonraki transferinden pay alacak.
