Cambodia wins 41 ITF medals at ITF despite IOC non-recognition

Cambodia wins 41 ITF medals at ITF despite IOC non-recognition

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has congratulated Cambodia’s national ITF Taekwon-Do team after it won a total of 41 medals at the 11th Asian ITF Taekwon-Do Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

However, the tournament is not recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Hun Sen posted the message on Facebook, saying:

“Congratulations to Cambodia for winning a total of 41 medals at the 11th Asian ITF Taekwon-Do Championships in Mongolia.

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“The 11th Asian ITF Taekwon-Do Championships was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 3 to 9 August 2026. The event concluded successfully and impressively, marking a historic achievement.

“The Cambodian national Taekwon-Do team delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home a total of 41 medals for the country: eight gold, 12 silver and 21 bronze.”

The 11th Asian ITF Taekwon-Do Championships brought together athletes from 67 countries across Asia.

However, the tournament is not recognised by the IOC.