International: 2026 World Cup

ITF World Cup 2026

Benidorm, Spain, 28 September - 4th October 2026

Congratulations to the combined efforts of the Southern and Northern teams in bringing home 12th place at the 2026 ITF World Cup for New Zealand.

This is a remarkable achievement for such a young team and a real sign of the potential still to come.

Well done to all the managers and coaches for their hard work and leadership, and congratulations to the athletes on an outstanding result! 🥋🇳🇿

Updated Medal Count Full medal count on TKDTekkers

MEDALS BY COUNTRY
1
2
3
Σ
1
🇦🇷 Argentina
35
41
68
144
2
🇺🇦 Ukraine
22
16
17
55
3
🇮🇪 Ireland
18
16
32
66
4
🏴 England
18
14
37
69
5
🇵🇱 Poland
12
15
23
50
6
🇳🇴 Norway
9
9
21
39
7
🇪🇸 Spain
8
18
19
45
8
🇷🇴 Romania
8
5
15
28
9
🇸🇪 Sweden
8
4
10
22
10
🇫🇮 Finland
6
8
8
22
11
🇭🇺 Hungary
6
6
3
15
12
🇳🇿 New Zealand
6
3
9
18
MEDALS BY CLUB / TEAM
1
2
3
Σ
1
🇮🇪 Irish Taekwon-Do Asso...
12
8
15
35
2
🇺🇦 Solovey Team
11
8
6
25
3
🇦🇷 Bordiez Marcelo
8
10
5
23
4
🇺🇦 All-Ukrainian Taekwon-...
8
4
8
20
5
🇦🇷 Fati
7
4
9
20
6
🏴 Aeta
6
4
13
23
7
🇺🇿 ITF Uzbekistan
5
4
8
17
8
🇨🇴 Association Colombiana...
5
4
6
15
9
🇵🇱 Polish Taekwon-Do Ass...
4
10
16
30
10
🇮🇱 Taekwon-Do ITF Israeli ...
4
3
7
14
11
🇳🇿 Tmt New Zealand
4
1
6
11
12
🇷🇴 Acs Wolf - Oradea
4
1
4
9

 

See Full medal count on TKDTekkers

[Note: The Wellington term were called International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand Inc.]


 

The Auckland and Wellington teams will be posting schedules and updates on our public Facebook Page. Check that page regularly.

https://www.facebook.com/itkdnz

 

On Sunday 27th September both the Wellington and TMTs trained at the Top Ten Combat Sports Center in La Nucia. Above is a photo of both teams together at the end of training. It was a fantastic facility andall enjoyed being able to use it.

The Wellington team outside the venue.

A large contingent of Kiwis are attending the 2026 World Cup in Spain.

Coaches: Master Mark Trotter, Mrs Brenda Trotter and Mr Alois Vogt
Managers: Jon & Leaine Devine and Ms Carmen Yip
Umpires: Master Christine Young and Ms Wedaad Waja
Member of the ITF Technical Committee: GM Paul McPhail

WELLINGTON TEAM MEMBERS (ITFNZ)

Nadia Adam Shah
Morgan Bowler-Parkin
Alysha Clark
Marco Costa
Onyx Cullimore
Millie Devine
Ruby Devine
Sydney Devine
Gaia Gilbertson
Bailey Jeffery
Neel Khalate
Arthur Khal
Ben Linstone
Duane Meek
Callum Mitchell
Connor Mitchell
Felix O'Neill
Nina Ross
Matt Smith
Kate Taylor
Natalie Taylor
Amy Thomas
Grace Thomas
Jacob Thomas
Brittany Young
Hayley Young
Sam Young
Josh Zentveld
Nigel Zentveld

AUCKLAND/N TEAM MEMBERS (TMT)

Jean Allen
Adrian Aminian
Tarek Berima Fowler
Malik Berima Fowler
Amy Childs
Eden Childs
Jake Edmonds
Kevin Edwards
Sienna Edwards
Mason Holroyd
Makai Holroyd
De Jaimero Iotua
Madison Isaia
Tallyn Isaia
Caylix Isaia
Helen Khiev
Tien Lam
Kim Le
Logan Lum
Jackson McConaghty
Daniel Nobilo
Nivedhitha Panneerselvam
Amelia Perry
Elana Puni Young
Rathna Kumar Rajendran
Indi Rowe
Alexandra Stuart-Burton
Ria Sutrisno
Brenda Trotter
Carmen Yip

 



 

Auckland World Cup Training

Trainings for the World Cup in Benidorm, Spain 2026 for anyone interested will be starting on the 9th November 2025.

MUST BE GREEN BELT AND ABOVE.

Venue: MMC - 198 Marua Road, Ellerslie
Time: Sundays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Trainings will be conducted by:
Master Mark Trotter VII Degree
Bo Sabum Brenda Trotter III Degree

For details and registration for the World Cup Auckland trainings, please contact:

Email:
teammarktrotter@gmail.com

Message:
+64210555760


Central Region World Cup Training

These trainings will be held at SCTA dojang - College Street Normal School Hall, Palmerston North.

Time: Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm

Trainings will be conducted by:
Sabum Dane Canton (V Dan)
Bo Sabum Bailey Jeffery (II Dan)

For details and registration for the Central Region trainings, please email dane.canton@gmail.com




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