The local team had the highest number of participants at Taekwondowon, and unsurprisingly, Team Korea led the medal table ©World Taekwondo

The Muju Taekwondowon 2023 World Taekwondo Poomsae Open Challenge concluded after three days of competition, featuring some of the world's best poomsae players showcasing their skills in non-combat competition, emphasizing the 'art' in the 'martial'.

Teams and individuals representing Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States earned medals at the purpose-built Taekwondo training complex nestled among the scenic hills of southwest Korea.

The local team had the highest number of participants at Taekwondowon, and unsurprisingly, Team Korea led the medal table. The competition included numerous categories: recognized and freestyle, individual and team, subdivided by age and gender.

For many coaches and aspiring athletes, the Challenge provided a close look at potential competitors and served as elite-level preparation for the 2024 World Poomsae Championships. This top-level poomsae competition on the WT calendar is scheduled for November next year in Hong Kong.