USA TAEKWONDO NAMED BEST MNA IN GOVERNANCE BY WORLD TAEKWONDO

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Charlotte, NC (September 30, 2024) - USA Taekwondo has been honored with the prestigious title of #1 Member National Association (MNA) in Governance by World Taekwondo at the recent General Assembly held in Korea, finishing ahead of the other 200+ member countries. This recognition highlights USA Taekwondo's commitment to excellence and transparent leadership within the global taekwondo community. The top five MNAs were USA, Korea, Italy, France and Great Britain.

This acknowledges USA Taekwondo's devotion to efforts in implementing best practices in organizational governance and strategic planning. The achievement follows the organization's success last year when it was named the best MNA in the Pan American region.

Steve McNally, CEO of USA Taekwondo, expressed his pride in the organization's accomplishments: "We are thrilled to receive this recognition from World Taekwondo. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire staff, board members, and volunteers who consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations. We’d also like to thank the USOPC for their support and work in this area, raising the standards to new heights. Building on our success in the Pan American region last year, this global acknowledgment from the International Federation is a real honor and reinforces our commitment to setting the highest standards in taekwondo governance."

The ranking reflects USA Taekwondo's ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, ethics and efficiency within its operations. The organization's commitment to these principles has not only improved its internal processes but has also set a benchmark for other national taekwondo associations worldwide.

USA Taekwondo remains dedicated to promoting the sport of taekwondo, supporting athletes at all levels, and contributing to the global taekwondo community's growth and development.

For more information about USA Taekwondo and its programs, please visit www.usa-taekwondo.us.

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About USA Taekwondo:

USA Taekwondo is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of taekwondo in the United States, recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and World Taekwondo. The organization is responsible for the selection, training, and funding of U.S. teams for the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Championships, and other international competitions, while serving its members through leadership, resources, and opportunities in taekwondo.