Kenya ready to host World Under-21 Taekwondo championships
It’s all systems go as the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) welcomes the world to the World Under-21 Taekwondo championships to be held in Nairobi later in the year...
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Kenya is set to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi later this year, with 80 countries already confirmed to participate out of an expected 140.
- The event will feature over 1,000 athletes, coaches, and officials, reinforcing Kenya's reputation as a major sports host in Africa.
- The championships will operate under a carbon-neutral theme, "Taekwondo values for Climate Action," aligning with Kenya's greening agenda to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
- Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) President Major (Rtd) Suleiman Sumba highlighted the country's readiness in terms of organization, technical expertise, and infrastructure, following endorsement by World Taekwondo officials.
- A 16-member national team, comprising eight boys and eight girls, is currently in high-performance training and will compete in the African Series Championships in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire as a final preparation.
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Kenya Outlines Goals for LA 2028 Olympics and Prepares to Host World Taekwondo Championships - November 2025
Kenyan sports federations have announced ambitious plans for future international events. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) unveiled goals for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a minimum of 10 gold medals and increased Kenyan representation in more disciplines. Echoing this ambition, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) expressed its optimism about the Harambee Starlets qualifying for the same 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This goal follows the Junior Starlets' historic participation in the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. In addition to Olympic preparations, Kenya is set to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi, with 80 countries already confirmed to participate.
