Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships

The 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships have officially come to a close. Day 6 delivered pure drama, elite technique, and emotional podium moments. We’ve witnessed the birth of the next generation of world-class champions!

🥇 ZHAO Siyi (CHN) 🇨🇳
🥈 Jana DURANOVIC (SRB)
🥉 Itziar GARCIA GODOY (ESP) 🇪🇸
🥉 Lucija KALIC (CRO) 🇭🇷 🥉

🥇 Mohidil UKTAMJONOVA (UZB) 🇺🇿
🥈 Sofia FRASSICA (ITA) 🇮🇹
🥉 Lorena OPACAK (CRO) 🇭🇷
🥉 INoa BECKERS (BEL) 🇧🇪

What an incredible week of Taekwondo. From the first match to the final podium, Tashkent showed the world that the future of our sport is brighter than ever.

Thank you for following the journey with us. Stay tuned for our Final Event Recap and exclusive photo galleries on our website.

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🥇 Lee Siwoo (KOR – Republic of Korea)
🥈 Li Mixue (CHN – China)
🥉 Helia Ebrahimian (IRI – Iran)
🥉 Tina Ninić (SRB – Serbia)

🥇 Parsa Houshyar (IRI – Iran)
🥈 Nolhan Rosemond (FRA – France)
🥉 Sergej Ivanović (SRB – Serbia)
🥉 Ji Youngjin (KOR – Korea)

🥇 Ismail Ismailov (RUS – Russia)
🥈 Ayyubkhon Nabiev (UZB – Uzbekistan)
🥉 Abdukarimov Alidar (KAZ – Kazakhstan)
🥉 Karlo Holjević (CRO – Croatia)

The competition at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships is entering its final stages, with another demanding day ahead for junior athletes.

According to the official draw, the following categories are scheduled for Day 5:

• Women’s -49kg (48 contestants)
• Men’s -63kg (53 contestants)
• Men’s -68kg (44 contestants)

All three divisions feature large brackets, requiring multiple rounds on the road to the podium.

The Men’s -63kg category stands out as one of the deepest divisions of the day, while both the -49kg and -68kg categories promise highly competitive matchups with strong international representation.

Serbian athletes will also be in action, facing challenging draws as the tournament approaches its final phase.

The fourth day of competition at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships concluded with medalists decided across four competitive divisions.

🥇 SERIKBAYEVA Aiym (KAZ)
🥈 PONCE NUNEZ Darah Shirley (MEX)
🥉 BEDOUEL Layna (FRA)
🥉 UGLESIC Petra (CRO)

🥇 SRHOJ Maja (CRO)
🥈 ZECIROVIC Ema (SRB)
🥉 ABDULGALIMOVA Milana (RUS)
🥉 MORA DOMINGUEZ Paula (ESP)

🥇 CORTES LABASTIDA Guillermo Manuel (MEX)
🥈 HA Ji Woong (KOR)
🥉 HASNAOUI Adam (TUN)
🥉 CHEBLI Zineddine (CAN)

🥇 ADZHIEV Bashir (RUS)
🥈 ALADE Joshua (USA)
🥉 JANG Jun Won (KOR)
🥉 YANG Ren-You (TPE)

The fourth day of competition at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships features another full schedule with multiple competitive divisions.

According to the official draw, the following categories are set for Day 4:

• Women’s -44kg (45 contestants)
• Women’s -68kg (36 contestants)
• Men’s -59kg (59 contestants)
• Men’s -78kg (37 contestants)

These divisions bring a strong international field, with athletes from across all continents competing for a place on the podium.

The Men’s -59kg and Men’s -78kg divisions stand out with deep brackets and a demanding path through multiple rounds, while the women’s categories continue to showcase a balanced and competitive field.

Serbian athletes will also be in action across several categories, facing challenging draws against international competition.

The third day of competition at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships delivered another set of strong performances and new medalists across four divisions.

🥇 LEE Geunmi (KOR)
🥈 KALOGIROU Paraskevi (GRE)
🥉 TAHMASEBI Bahar (IRI)
🥉 KASZKOWIAK Lena (POL)

🥇 ZARRINKAMAR ROUDBARI Hana (IRI)
🥈 BINOVA Alice (CZE)
🥉 ZIZIC Sara (CRO)
🥉 ZHANG Zi Yun (TPE)

🥇 PICHAISONGKRAM Kanbusakorn (THA)
🥈 KAMALOV Tamerlan (RUS)
🥉 KHOLMURATOV Shokhjakhon (UZB)
🥉 KAP Utku (TUR)

🥇 SOLTANIAN Benyamin (IRI)
🥈 AHN Seung Min (KOR)
🥉 IMAMOGLU Ercan Berk (TUR)
🥉 HODYMA Roman (UKR)

The third day of competition at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships brings a new set of divisions, continuing the tournament with a strong international lineup.

According to the official draw, five categories are scheduled for Day 3:

• Women’s -42kg (49 contestants)
• Women’s +68kg (33 contestants)
• Men’s -45kg (47 contestants)
• Men’s -73kg (45 contestants)

All divisions feature a high number of athletes, ensuring multiple rounds of competition and a demanding path to the podium.

In the women’s divisions, both the -42kg and +68kg categories include competitors from leading taekwondo nations such as Korea, China, Turkey, and several European countries, creating a balanced and competitive field.

The men’s -45kg division is expected to deliver fast-paced and technical matches, while the -73kg category stands out as one of the deeper divisions of the day, with a broad international representation and strong contenders across the bracket.

Serbia will also have its representatives competing on Day 3, with athletes entering highly competitive draws and aiming to progress through multiple rounds.

As the championships move forward, consistency and recovery between matches will become increasingly important factors, especially in divisions with larger brackets.

👉 Full draw sheets and ongoing updates are available on TKDClan, with results to be added as the competition progresses.

🥇 LIU Zixuan (CHN)
🥈 UGLESIC Klara (CRO)
🥉 HANY OMAR Hala (EGY)
🥉 RAMAZANOVA Aminat (RUS)

🥇 ODILOV Yosinbek (UZB)
🥈 AL-YUSUFI Dawood Fahad (OMA)
🥉 YERZAT Yerassyl (KAZ)
🥉 SHAHEEN Abdullah (JOR)

🥇 KHODAEI Mohammad Erfan (IRI)
🥈 MEDETBAY Islam (KAZ)
🥉 SOKOLOWSKI Antoni (POL)
🥉 KILIC Abdurrahman Yilmaz (TUR)s

The official draw sheets for Day 2 of the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships have been released, introducing three new and highly competitive divisions:

• Women -55kg (47 athletes)
• Men -48kg (48 athletes)
• Men -55kg (53 athletes)

With all three divisions featuring large brackets, Day 2 is expected to deliver a full day of high-level competition across multiple rounds.

The women’s -55kg category includes 47 athletes, representing a wide range of countries and competitive backgrounds.

Athletes from Korea, China, Iran, Turkey, and Europe are present in the draw, making this division highly competitive from the opening rounds.

Serbia’s Đurđa Bradić is part of the bracket, facing a deep field where consistency will be key.

With 48 athletes, the -48kg division is expected to be one of the most dynamic categories of the day.

The draw features competitors from strong taekwondo nations such as Korea, Iran, Turkey, and Central Asia, alongside a broad international field.

Serbia will be represented by Vuk Nevenkić, competing in a division known for speed and technical precision.

The men’s -55kg division stands out with 53 athletes, making it one of the largest categories of the tournament so far.

Such a large bracket will require multiple high-level performances to reach the final stages, with no easy progression through the rounds.

Serbia’s Andrija Mihajlović is included in the draw, entering a highly competitive and demanding division.

With three large divisions and a high number of contestants, Day 2 is set to continue the strong competitive level established on the opening day.

In brackets of this size, early rounds will already play a decisive role, as athletes must maintain performance across multiple matches to advance.

The first day of the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships has concluded, with winners crowned across three divisions.

• Women’s -46kg:
  • 🥇 Gold: WANG Chieh-Ling (TPE)
  • 🥈 Silver: BYSTROVA Elizaveta (RUS)
  • 🥉 Bronze: PEEVA Deya (BUL) / MALENKO Olha (UKR)
• Women’s -59kg:
  • 🥇 Gold: REN Kunyue (CHN)
  • 🥈 Silver: SEYHOGLU Cansu (TUR)
  • 🥉 Bronze: LOTFIZADEH Pinar (IRI) / MOHAMMED ESSAM EL DIN Salma (EGY)
• Men’s +78kg:
  • 🥇 Gold: EOM Simok (KOR)
  • 🥈 Silver: PAK Alisher (UZB)
  • 🥉 Bronze: DAR ALI Mohmmad (JOR) / GIANNOUCHIDIS Petros (GRE) 

The official draw sheets for Day 1 of the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships have been released, confirming the opening divisions of the tournament:

• Women -46kg (49 athletes)
• Women -59kg (39 athletes)
• Men +78kg (34 athletes)

With large brackets across all three divisions, Day 1 is expected to deliver high-intensity matchups from the very first rounds.

With 49 athletes, the -46kg category is one of the biggest divisions of the day, featuring competitors from all major taekwondo regions.

The draw includes athletes from Korea, Iran, Turkey, China, and several European nations, reflecting a highly competitive and diverse field.

Serbia’s Nina Džunić is part of the bracket, entering a division where consistency through multiple rounds will be key to reaching the later stages.

The -59kg division features 39 athletes, combining depth and international experience.

Competitors from leading taekwondo nations such as Korea, China, USA, and Iran are present, making this category one of the most balanced in terms of global representation.

Serbia will be represented by Jana Bursać, facing a challenging path in a tightly contested bracket.

The men’s +78kg division brings together 34 athletes, setting up physically demanding matchups throughout the day.

The bracket includes strong representation from Korea, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Europe, with several experienced junior athletes expected to contend for the podium.

Serbia’s Vuk Babić will compete in this division, where each round is expected to bring high-level opposition.

With three large divisions opening the tournament, Day 1 is set to establish the competitive tone for the championships.

In brackets of this size, early rounds will already play a decisive role, as athletes must maintain focus and performance across multiple fights to reach the podium.