Australian Taekwondo
Australian sports governing body
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Australian Taekwondo, also known as AUS TKD, is the governing body for the sport of taekwondo in Australia.[2][3]
| Sport | Taekwondo |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Abbreviation | AUS TKD |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Affiliation | World Taekwondo |
| Regional affiliation | Oceania Taekwondo Union |
| Chairperson | Hugh Eagling[1] |
| CEO | Josh O’brian[1] |
| Secretary | Harry Saltis |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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History
Taekwondo Australia (TA) and Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) were once two separate organisations for taekwondo in Australia. In 2013 the two bodies signed an agreement which culminated in a merger in 2014. The new board had an equal number of members from each organisation, with an independent chairperson.[4]
In 2022, Australian Taekwondo announced the opening of a new "high performance hub" for elite taekwondo athletes in Melbourne, co-funded by the Australian Institute of Sport.[5]
Structure
Sports Taekwondo Australia is affiliated to the Oceania Taekwondo Union and World Taekwondo and is recognised by the Australian Olympic Committee.[6][7]
Taekwondo Australia is a full member sport of the Combat Institute of Australia (CombatAUS).
