Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Dominates at 2025 International Cup

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus Taekwondo Team has once again demonstrated their prowess in the martial arts by securing a total of 25 medals at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition. This event, held at the Sangju Indoor Gymnasium in Gyeongbuk, saw participation from approximately 4,200 athletes across 18 countries, making it a highly competitive arena. The Shincheonji team’s achievement of 4 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze medals in the official poomsae individual competition underscores their dedication and skill, despite a limited preparation period.

The competition, co-hosted by the Gyeongbuk Taekwondo Association and the Sangju City Taekwondo Association, featured a variety of events including comprehensive competition, breaking, poomsae, kicking, and actual sparring. The Shincheonji team’s performance not only highlighted their individual and collective talents but also contributed to elevating the cultural and diplomatic stature of South Korea, the birthplace of Taekwondo.

Lee Jun-wi, a gold medalist from the team, attributed their success to focused training and persistent effort within the constrained time frame. Coach Kim Deok-hoon expressed pride in the team’s ability to compete at a high level against international opponents and outlined plans for systematic preparation for future competitions.

This victory at the Park Chung-hee Cup follows the team’s remarkable performance at the 2025 Kim Un-yong Cup International Open Taekwondo Competition in Busan, where all 12 participants won medals. Such consistent excellence in both domestic and international competitions cements the Shincheonji Taekwondo Team’s status as a formidable force in the sport, recognized for their technical excellence and strategic team management.

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus continues to foster talent and promote healthy community engagement through various activities, including sports. Their achievements in Taekwondo reflect their commitment to excellence and social contribution, with plans to further their impact through sports in the future.

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