Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:59:15 -0700 From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 13 #398 - 1 msg X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.13.cisto1 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.13.cisto1 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Subscribed-Address: kma@martialartsresource.com List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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Copyright 1994-2006: Ray Terry and Martial Arts Resource The Internet's premier discussion forum devoted to Korean Martial Arts. 2,100 members. See the Korean Martial Arts (KMA) FAQ and the online search engine for back issues of The_Dojang at http://MartialArtsResource.com Pil Seung! Today's Topics: 1. Chungwon Choue Meets Thai Journalists (The_Dojang) --__--__-- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:00:58 -0700 From: The_Dojang To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Chungwon Choue Meets Thai Journalists Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net WTF President Chungwon Choue Meets Thai Journalists at 1st WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships 22 Sep 2006 By Preechachan Wiriyanupappong The Nation BANGKOK, Thailand -- The introduction of electronic protectors has already been made in the WTF's efforts of reducing possible controversies arising from biased judgment and refereeing at taekwondo competitions. Chungwon Choue, president of the World Taekwondo Federation, said in an exclusive interview during the staging of the Bangkok World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships on Sunday (sept. 17, 2006) that the world's taekwondo governing body has already approved the use of electronic protectors. "The introduction of electronic protectors is expected to greatly enhance the image of taekwondo and the WTF alike," said Choue in an interview with The Nation. "The use of such device could make judgment at taekwondo competition more objective and transparent and it makes a milestone in the history of taekwondo,"he added. According to Choue, the WTF already held a demonstration of electronic protectors on July 20 during the staging of the World Junior Taekwondo Championships in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and it worked pretty well. "LaJUST, one of the four electronic protector manufacturers, is the only demonstrator that passed the laboratory test and the basic technical requirement which involved transmission system, safety on electricity and electronics and endurance of materials. The demonstration drew a positive response from spectators." Choue said the electronic protectors are likely to be used for the first time at the next year's World Championships in Beijing. If not there, it is a must that such protectors will be used at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Additionally, the WTF will also observe the Taekwondo Day on September 4 of every year in a ceremony along with its 182-member national associations in an effort of commemorating the September 4, 1994, the day when the 103rd IOC session in France decided to accept taekwondo as an official sport of the Olympic Games. "The WTF already launched the inaugural World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships early this month in Seoul. It was a success. We have also conducted a possibility study for the inclusion of taekwondo poomsae (dancing tactics, not combat taekwondo) in the Paralympic Games." Asked to comment on the Thailand's staging of the concluded World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships, Choue said, "It's a great success. The organizing committee members worked hard in preparation for hosting the championships and their dedication bore fruits afterwards. A thumb-up goes to the Thai organizers. "I'm optimistic that Thailand stands a good chance to host more major taekwondo competitions in the near future, while the candidate cities to host the 2009 World Championships have yet decided. "I'm very happy to learn that several nations such as Iran, China and Thailand have markedly improved their standards. The sport has also gained significant popularity in Iran, Vietnam and I think this will be a good sign that taekwondo will increasingly draw interests from young generation and sports-lovers in general." --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang http://the-dojang.net Old digest issues @ ftp://ftp.martialartsresource.com/pub/the_dojang Copyright 1994-2006: Ray Terry and http://MartialArtsResource.com Standard disclaimers apply. Remember September 11. End of The_Dojang Digest