The
ITF President, Mr. Chang Ung visited USA in order to attend
theGAISF Congress, and he was warmly welcomed by many USA Taekwon-Do
practitioners. On November 22nd 2002 There was a historical meeting
between the ITF and WTF Presidents, Mr. Chang Ung and Dr. Un Yong
Kim. This historical meet was held at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado
Springs, USA. Also present at the meeting were Grand Master Hwang
Kwang Sung, the acting ITF Secretary General, Master Phap Lu,
the ITF Deputy Secretary General Planning, Master Ri Yong Sok,
the ITF Chairman of Technical Committee, Mr. Ri Yong Son, the
Deputy Secretary General Administration and Mr. Lee Kum Hong,
the WTF Secretary General.
This historical meeting was very friendly and positive.
The ITF President, Mr. Chang Ung had a frank discussion with WTF
President Dr. Un Yong Kim. They both talked positively about
the mutual goals of the two Federations and the participation
of ITF in the Olympic Games as well as the recognition of INTERNATIONAL
MARTIAL ART GAMES COMMITTEE (IMGC) from the GENERAL ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS (GAISF).
As far as the TaeKwon-Do matter is concerned, they both principally
agreed that the two federations should be work toward the mutual
goals as soon as possible. Both sides should seek a possible way
to have ITF take part in the Olympic Games. For this process a
“Coordination Committee” would be set up. Talks between
the two Federations would begin in February 2003.
The Committee will consist of Co-Chairmen and members. They will
deal with external relationship, technical issues, mutual goals
of the two TaeKwon-Dos and participation of Olympic Games. The
detailed matters including the synergy of the two TKDs and the
technical procedure of ITF participating in the Olympic Games
will be discussed at the meetings of the “Coordination Committee”.
As for the IMGC the GAISF Council announced and appointed a new
Martial Arts Commission Committee. GAISF President Dr. Un Yong
Kim recommended Mr. Chang Ung, the President of IMGC, as the Chairman
of this committee. The appointment will be announced next January
2003.
At the next GAISF Congress the Council will announce the membership’s
acceptance of the IMGC. Furthermore, a delegation of IMGC including
six members they are: Mr. Chang Ung, the IMGC President, Mr. Mac
Harb, the IMGC Chairman and the Member of Canadian Member of Parliament,
Master Ri Yong Sok, the member of IMGC, Master Phap Lu, the IMGC
Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Ri Yong Son, the IMGC President
Assistant, and Mr. Choe Myong Chol, an IMGC Member, will be invited
again by GAISF to attend the next GAISF Congress which will be
held in Spain.
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