SANTA VENERA, Malta (Mar 8, 2025) – World Taekwondo (WT) President and Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Chairman Dr. Chungwon Choue visited Malta and met with refugee junior athletes to offer his encouragement and support.

 

Ukrainian refugee youth aged 12 to 16 are training at the Iron Taekwondo Club in Santa Venera under the guidance of coach Gianluca Barbara, with the support of THF and the Malta Taekwondo Association. Among them is Hlachenko Anhelina, a young female athlete who is diligently preparing for the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships, set to take place in Fujairah this May, with the goal of securing a medal.

 

During his visit, President Choue encouraged the young athletes, urging them to develop their full potential through Taekwondo and continue pursuing their dreams. He emphasized that Taekwondo is more than just a sport—it is a powerful tool for empowerment, resilience, and hope, especially for those facing adversity.

 

Since 2023, Dr. Choue and WT Council Member and Malta Taekwondo Association President Anna Vassallo have signed an agreement to work together in support of refugee athletes. Their collaboration aims to promote Taekwondo as a vehicle for peace, social development, and the integration of vulnerable populations, particularly refugees, by providing training and competition opportunities for those living in Malta.