AMMAN, Jordan (July 18, 2025) – The WT Olympic Solidarity (OS) Team, currently participating in the IOC-funded Palestine Olympic Solidarity Training Camp in Amman, took time out of their schedule on July 18 to visit the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Taekwondo center in Azraq Refugee Camp, Jordan.
The visit reflects the vision of World Taekwondo President and THF Chairman, Dr. Chungwon Choue, who has championed the use of Taekwondo to support vulnerable communities by providing refugee youth with life skills and values such as confidence, respect, and hope through the work of THF.
Rather than focusing solely on their own development, the WT OS team devoted part of their day to something deeply meaningful—sharing the spirit of Taekwondo with refugee children who are part of THF’s Taekwondo educational programs within the camp.
These young refugees, many of whom have faced displacement and hardship, were met with warmth, encouragement, and a powerful message: they are not forgotten. Through engaging Taekwondo sessions, WT Olympic Solidarity Team coaches Professor Jeongwoo Jeon and Coach Dongwan Lee shared not just physical movements, but also core values such as respect, resilience, and self-belief.
“We didn’t come here to teach kicks—we came to share hope,” Professor Jeon said. “We wanted to show them they are seen and supported.”
The connection went beyond technique. Smiles, encouragement, and moments of shared joy created an atmosphere of belonging and empowerment. For many children, it was an unforgettable experience that lifted spirits and sparked dreams.
The team also offered snacks and juice, sharing them with care and warmth. This thoughtful gesture not only added to the light-hearted and nurturing atmosphere of the visit, but also provided a small yet meaningful support to the refugee children.
This visit follows the successful Hope and Dreams Sports Festival, held at the Azraq and Zaatari camps from April 30 to May 3, 2025. That festival—World Taekwondo and THF’s largest yet—featured Taekwondo alongside basketball, baseball5, badminton, and handball, reinforcing their ongoing dedication to empowering refugee youth through sport.
This meaningful outreach demonstrates how World Taekwondo, under the leadership of Dr. Choue and through THF, continues to harness the power of sport to promote peace, inclusion, and hope.
