{"id":22610,"date":"2026-06-06T16:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/22610\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T16:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T16:03:13","slug":"world-taekwondo-pays-tribute-to-italian-taekwondo-pioneer-grand-master-young-ghil-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/italy\/22610\/","title":{"rendered":"World Taekwondo Pays Tribute to Italian Taekwondo Pioneer Grand Master Young Ghil Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Choue was joined by World Taekwondo Vice President Jinbang Yang, Vice President Driss El Hilali, Council Members Jay Warwick and Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Secretary General Jeongkang Seo, Kukkiwon President Ung-suk Yun, as well as the World Taekwondo Performance Team. <\/p>\n

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Together, they visited Grand Master Park\u2019s resting place on the outskirts of Rome, laying flowers and observing a moment of silence in his honour.<\/p>\n

Members of Grand Master Park\u2019s family, including his wife and son, also joined the commemorative visit.<\/p>\n

Grand Master Park passed away in December 2024, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that transformed Taekwondo in Italy and inspired generations around the world.<\/p>\n

A dedicated leader since the early years of World Taekwondo following its founding in 1973, Grand Master Park played a pivotal role in shaping the sport\u2019s international development. In 2006, he served as Competition chairman of the inaugural World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Seoul, Korea, helping to establish Poomsae as a recognised international competition discipline. In 2017, he was appointed as Technical Delegate of the first-ever World Taekwondo Beach Championships in Rhodes, Greece.<\/p>\n

Standing before the grave, President Choue reflected on Grand Master Park\u2019s lasting impact.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe lost a truly precious figure who devoted his life to pioneering Taekwondo in Italy and advancing the globalisation of our sport,\u201d said President Choue. \u201cHis passion for Taekwondo, his sacrifice, service and humility will never be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cIt\u2019s 60 years since Taekwondo first came to Italy, and 60 years since Grand Master Park first arrived carrying nothing but his dobok and a dream. Though he is no longer with us, he made this historic milestone possible and the celebrations of this anniversary are a testament to his life and vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inscribed on his gravestone are the words \u201cGRAN MAESTRO PARK YOUNG GHIL\u201d.<\/p>\n

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