International Taekwondo Competition Slated for Astana in 2025 - Kazakhstan to Play Host to Global Taekwondo Tourney
Kazakhstan Open 2025: A Significant Step in Global Taekwondo
The Kazakhstan Open 2025, an international taekwondo tournament of G-1 category, is set to take place in Astana from August 14 to 16. This event holds a significant standing in the global taekwondo scene, attracting top competitors from 22 countries, including Olympic champions and renowned stars of world taekwondo.
Delegations from Afghanistan, Armenia, Canada, France, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Luxembourg, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, USA, and individual neutral athletes (AIN) will participate in the tournament. This marks the first time in many years that Kazakhstan is hosting a global taekwondo event.
The tournament will cover three age categories: cadets, juniors, and adults. For the first time in many years, a demonstration team from the World Taekwondo Federation will perform in Kazakhstan. New electronic gloves provided by KPNP will be used for the first time in Kazakhstan during the competition, following the adoption of the updated KPNP K-2 electronic system.
The Kazakhstan Open 2025 symbolizes the return of Kazakhstan to the map of international competitions. The total prize fund of the competition amounts to 15,808,000 tenge, making it a key element in positioning Kazakhstan internationally as a reliable sports partner.
Kydrat Shamiev, President of the Kazakhstan Federation of Taekwondo (WT), stated that hosting the Kazakhstan Open in Astana is a contribution to strengthening international sports dialogue and developing taekwondo in Kazakhstan. The tournament's readiness to organize large-scale events, including the 2026 Grand Prix Final and the 2027 World Championships, will be showcased.
Kazakhstan plans to submit an official bid for the 2027 World Championships next year. The hosting of the Kazakhstan Open 2025 is a significant step in promoting taekwondo in the country and is expected to attract high-ranking guests, including the President of World Taekwondo, Dr. Chungwon Choue, the President of the Asian Taekwondo Union, and members of the World Taekwondo Council.
The Kazakhstan Open 2025 is not just a tournament; it is a platform for emerging and established taekwondo athletes to earn ranking points towards qualification and seedings in larger global events. It provides competitive exposure and enhances Kazakhstan’s reputation as a growing taekwondo nation. This event complements other major 2025 taekwondo competitions such as the World Cup Team Championships in Chuncheon and the African Championships, contributing to a dynamic and interconnected global taekwondo circuit.
The Kazakhstan Open 2025 is a vital stepping stone for athletes on the international stage and reflects Kazakhstan’s developing impact in the sport. With over 750 athletes confirmed to participate, the tournament promises to be an exciting and competitive event that will undoubtedly contribute to the development and growth of taekwondo worldwide.
Sports enthusiasts from multiple nations, including Canada and France, will compete in the Kazakhstan Open 2025. This global tournament, taking place in Astana from August 14 to 16, is a significant platform for emerging and established taekwondo athletes to earn ranking points towards qualification and seedings in larger events.
