Debut: World Taekwondo Grand Prix comes to Sofia

After Rome (Italy) and Chiba (Japan) the third edition of 2019’s World Taekwondo Grand Prix series comes to Sofia (Bulgaria). The grand tournament is on 18-20 October. This is the first time this championship comes to Bulgaria.

Hosted by the Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation, this elite-level event brings together the top 32 athletes in eight weight categories.

“I am confident Sofia will prove an excellent host, and all of us at World Taekwondo look forward to this event,” said WT President Chungwon Choue. “With Tokyo 2020 now so close, we are expecting high-octane action at this Grand Prix.”

Grand Prix brings together the top 32 athletes in eight weight categories, competing for prize money and valuable ranking points ahead of Tokyo 2020.