Historic Medal Haul: England and AETA Shine at the ITF World Cup 2026

The 10th ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Benidorm, Spain, has officially drawn to a close, and the results from our national delegation are nothing short of historic! Over several days of intense competition against the world's finest martial artists, our competitors delivered world-class performances across patterns, sparring, power breaking, and special technique.   

National Standing: England Claims 4th Overall Globally

Standing tall against top international delegations, National Federation ENGLAND finished 4th overall in the national country standings! Our athletes demonstrated phenomenal spirit, technical mastery, and composure on the tatami to bring home an incredible tally of 69 medals:

• 🥇 18 Gold Medals

• 🥈 14 Silver Medals

• 🥉 37 Bronze Medals

Club Spotlight: AETA Finishes 9th Best Club Worldwide

In addition to our overall national performance, individual club achievements on the global stage were truly outstanding. A special tribute goes to AETA, who finished as the 9th best club overall out of hundreds of participating clubs worldwide!

AETA competitors delivered a stellar contribution to the national total, securing 23 medals:

• 🥇 6 Gold Medals

• 🥈 4 Silver Medals

• 🥉 13 Bronze Medals

  
  

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Entire Community

This unprecedented success reflects the tireless dedication of our athletes, This historic success is a testament to the hard work, passion, and unity across our entire ITF England family. Stepping onto the world stage requires immense preparation, and achievements of this scale are only possible thanks to the unbelievable team effort behind our athletes:

• Our Clubs & Coaches: A massive thank you to all the club instructors and coaches across the country. Your tireless work in the dojang week after week ensured our competitors were fully prepared, confident, and ready to step onto the mats to face the world's best.

• Our Dedicated Supporters: To the parents, families, and clubmates who traveled to Benidorm or cheered from home - your constant encouragement, sacrifices, and loud support powered our squad through every single round.

• The Organisers & Umpires: Our sincere gratitude goes to the event organisers, international officials, and umpires. Your hard work behind the scenes and long hours on the tatami ensured a world-class, professional

  tournament for everyone involved.

  
  

To every athlete who stepped up and gave their all on the tatami - thank you for representing your clubs and our nation with such pride, skill, and sportsmanship!