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Sun, July 5, 2020 | 02:59
Human rights body investigating abuse claims by late triathlete athlete
Human rights body investigating abuse claims by late triathlete athlete
The national human rights body said Friday it is investigating abuse claims from a late triathlete who filed a petition a day before taking her own life. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it received the petition on June 25 from the legal representative of the family of Choi Suk-hyeon, who was found dead the following day in her home in Busan, 450 kilometers so...
2020-07-03 15:51
Probe into death of Korean triathlete who claimed abuse
Probe into death of Korean triathlete who claimed abuse
Triathlon's governing body has joined an investigation into the death of a South Korean competitor who was reportedly subjected to years of physical and mental abuse. ``World Triathlon is deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the death of ... Choi Suk-hyeon who, according to media reports, `took her own life after enduring years of abuse,'`` the body said in a statement on T...
2020-07-03 10:06
Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone's racism comments
Hamilton saddened and hurt by Ecclestone's racism comments
PARIS (AP) _ Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has criticized ``ignorant and uneducated'' comments by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
2020-06-28 16:38
World Taekwondo chief celebrates World Refugee Day with dreamers in refugee camp
World Taekwondo chief celebrates World Refugee Day with dreamers in refugee camp
World Taekwondo (WT) President Choue Chung-won celebrated World Refugee Day (June 20) with young refugee athletes, whom he called “an inspiration” to everyone who loves the sport. During a video call on June 19, Choue said he would support Syrian refugees at the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan and their dreams of competing in the Olympics one day, according to the global governi...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-06-22 14:06
World taekwondo body improves position in ASOIF's governance report
World taekwondo body improves position in ASOIF's governance report
World Taekwondo (WT), the sport's global governing body, has significantly improved its position in the latest governance review of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF). According to the review published Tuesday, WT moved up two notches in the overall score to rank with World Athletics, World Sailing, the International Table Tennis Federation, t...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-06-18 15:53
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick
Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season.
2020-06-16 15:55
World Taekwondo eases financial burden of partner firms amid pandemic
World Taekwondo eases financial burden of partner firms amid pandemic
World Taekwondo (WT), the sport's global governing body, has postponed the payment date for its partner firms struggling to pay their annual partnership fees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives from companies including Adidas, Daedo, JC, KPNP, Mooto, Taekwon Family, Taekwonsoft, Tusah and Woori Sports met WT President Choue Chung-won at his office in Seoul, Friday, to...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-06-14 14:50
NASCAR set to allow fans back in Florida, Alabama
NASCAR set to allow fans back in Florida, Alabama
NASCAR is ready to reopen to fans.
2020-06-10 16:23
International taekwondo event takes place online
International taekwondo event takes place online
More than 300 athletes from 20 countries participated in the COVID-19 Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) Virtual International Taekwondo Championships, World Taekwondo (WT) said Wednesday. The four-day event was held online from June 4 and broadcast live on YouTube in a bid to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. It was organized by GCS International and the WT under the ...
Jhoo Dong-chan | 2020-06-10 16:22
World Taekwondo to invest in online training for athletes amid pandemic
World Taekwondo to invest in online training for athletes amid pandemic
World Taekwondo (WT), the sport's global governing body, will invest in online training to keep coaches and athletes active amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A WT official told The Korea Times Monday (KST) that it will begin a two-day online seminar from Thursday to offer training and certification for coaches as part of efforts to keep them prepared and their spirits high ahead of...
Jung Min-ho | 2020-06-08 14:55
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