The Gangwon Chuncheon 2025 World Taekwondo Demonstration & Breaking Championships took place in Chuncheon, Korea today, showcasing the breathtaking talents of athletes from around the world.

 

A total of 50 athletes participated in the event, which followed on from the World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships as part of the 2025 World Taekwondo Cultural Festival.

 

Representatives from Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam competed in individual breaking and demonstration performance categories at the Chuncheon Song-Am Sports Town Air Dome.

 

The Demonstration Performance event featured teams of seven members, with at least two male and two female athletes, who delivered up to a five-minute presentation.

 

Korea won gold, with Italy taking silver and Vietnam bronze.

 

In the Individual Breaking competitions, held using a cut-off system, Korea won a further six gold medals in the Men’s and Women’s Jumping Multiple Kick, Vertical Spinning Kick and Freestyle Breaking events.

 

The World Para Taekwondo Open Challenge will take place in Chuncheon tomorrow to conclude the World Taekwondo Cultural Festival, featuring a total of 158 athletes from 27 countries, including representatives from a Refugee Team and Individual Neutral Athletes.