On September 30, 2024, the delegation of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation led by Secretary General GTF – Khalilova Leysan Ryakibovna, First Vice-President GTF – Kadyrov Alimbek Mamatisakovich, Vice-President GTF – Khalilov Damir Dilyarovich, the Chairman of the International Affairs Committee – Miftakhov Marcel Rinadovich, Deputy Chairman of the International Affairs Committee, Director of the Kazan Institute for Cooperation with Middle East Countries – Fisal Atef Hassan visited United Arab Emirates to discuss a long-term cooperation plan with representatives of state sports and local public sports organizations.
An agreement was reached and a memorandum of cooperation was signed on the preparation and holding of the GTF World Taekwondo Championship in 2025 in the city of Al Ain (UAE) with the operator of Horizon sports events under the leadership of Abdulla Al Kamali.
The parties agreed to:
- Organize a high-level GTF Taekwondo World Championship.
- Draw attention to the sport of Taekwondo GTF and contribute to its promotion at the international level.
- Strengthen cooperation between the parties in the field of organizing sports events.
- Create a Global Taekwondo Federation in UAE.
During the visit, the venues of the competitions, the accommodation of athletes were considered and related organizational issues were discussed.



