World Taekwondo Federation Flag Travels to Space, First for International Sports Federation

The official flag of the World Taekwondo Federation (WT) has successfully traveled to space, marking a historic first for an international sports federation. The flag was aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on May 14.

This pioneering project was spearheaded by Kudrat Shaimiev, president of the Kazakhstan Taekwondo Association, as a prelude to the 2027 Astana World Taekwondo Championships. WT President Chungwon Choue expressed that Taekwondo is now reaching beyond Earth to a grander stage. He stated, "This space launch not only announces the 2027 Astana World Championships but is also a meaningful moment to expand the message of peace, hope, and infinite possibility that Taekwondo conveys to the world and the universe."

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Taekwondo is now moving beyond Earth to a bigger stage.

The initiative highlights Taekwondo's global reach and its aspirations to inspire beyond terrestrial boundaries. The journey of the WT flag symbolizes the sport's growing influence and its potential to foster international understanding and cooperation.

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This space launch not only announces the 2027 Astana World Championships but is also a meaningful moment to expand the message of peace, hope, and infinite possibility that Taekwondo conveys to the world and the universe.