CHUNCHEON, Korea (Jul. 2, 2024) - Iran added the gold medal in the female event to the male title on day two of the World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Series in Chuncheon, Korea.

 

While yesterday’s success marked Iran’s fifth consecutive male World Cup, this was the first time they have triumphed in the female competition.

 

The Iranian team edged out Morocco in the final over three rounds at the Air Dome at Song-Am Sports Town in Chuncheon, to clinch a historic World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Series double and $10,000 in prize money.

 

They had earlier beaten hosts and defending champions Korea over two rounds.

 

Morocco overcame Côte d'Ivoire and India in two rounds, but were forced to settle for silver for the second year running at the World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Series, collecting $7,000 in prize money.

 

Korea won the bronze medal match in two rounds against India, and earned $5,000 in prize money.

 

The Mixed Gender Team competitions at the World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships Series will take place tomorrow, featuring India, Morocco, Iran, Korea, Côte d'Ivoire and China.

 

There will also be an Opening Ceremony tomorrow to mark the exciting trio of World Taekwondo events being held this week in Chuncheon.

 

The World Cup Team Championship Series will be followed by the World Taekwondo Demonstration & Breaking Championships on Thursday (July 4) and the World Para Taekwondo Open Challenge on Friday (July 5).