Jakarta, Aug. 2 -- Indonesian Taekwondo Executive Board (PBTI) Chairman Richard Tampubolon said the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships 2026 in Jakarta marked an important milestone in the development of taekwondo in the country.

"The championship shows that Indonesia is ready to host high-quality international sporting events," Tampubolon said during the opening ceremony at the Indoor Tennis Arena, Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, in Jakarta on Sunday.

The event, running from August 1 through August 5, 2026, has attracted 478 taekwondo athletes from 36 countries. As host, Indonesia has fielded 31 athletes from the PBTI national training center, comprising 20 kyorugi and 11 poomsae competitors.

Tampubolon explained that h...