Shincheonji taekwondo team wins 25 medals at 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee), delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships, with every athlete on its team securing a medal, an impressive haul of 4 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze.

Held from July 18 to 21 at the Sangju Indoor Gymnasium, the event welcomed over 4,200 participants from 18 countries including South Korea, the United States, and France, competing across various categories: general performances, breaking, poomsae, kicking, and sparring.

Jointly organised by the Gyeongbuk and Sangju Taekwondo Associations, the tournament also served as a showcase of Korea’s cultural diplomacy through sport.

On July 19, 25 Shincheonji athletes took part in the recognised poomsae individual event. Despite limited preparation time, they delivered exceptional performances, a testament to their focused training and determination.

Gold medalist Lee Jun-wi reflected: “We didn’t have much time to train, but I stayed focused and gave it my all. I’m grateful that it paid off.”

Head Coach Kim Deok-hoon praised the team's composure in a field filled with top-tier athletes: “This was a high-level competition with international talent. I’m proud of how our team performed. Based on this experience, we’ll refine our systems and grow even stronger next year.”

This achievement follows Shincheonji’s full-team success at the 2025 Kim Un-yong Cup in Busan, where all 12 athletes medaled, and builds on a strong foundation laid during last year’s Mungyeong World Taekwondo Hanmadang.

Beyond its spiritual mission, Shincheonji Church actively nurtures talent across sports, arts, and community programs, championing well-being, discipline, and unity through physical engagement.