20 Feb Ontario Dominates the Podium at 2026 Canadian National Taekwondo Championships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond Hill, ON – February 20, 2026
Ontario’s taekwondo athletes delivered a gold‑standard performance at the 2026 Canadian National Taekwondo Championships (February 4–7, 2026), establishing Ontario as the dominant province with an exceptional medal haul across Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms) events.
Competing across the Senior, Junior, and Cadet divisions, Ontario athletes demonstrated outstanding depth, consistency, and competitive excellence.
Kyorugi (Sparring): Ontario Sets the Gold Standard
Ontario athletes captured 81 Kyorugi medals, including a dominant 26 gold medals, along with 18 silver and 37 bronze.
Kyorugi Medal Totals by Division
- Gold (26): Senior 9 | Junior 11 | Cadet 6
- Silver (18): Senior 5 | Junior 4 | Cadet 9
- Bronze (37): Senior 6 | Junior 16 | Cadet 15
Gold Medal Brekdown – Male & Female Divisions
Ontario’s dominance was evident across both male and female divisions:
- Senior Gold (9): Male 4 | Female 5
- Junior Gold (11): Male 5 | Female 6
- Cadet Gold (6): Male 2 | Female 4
Total Kyorugi Gold: 26 (Male 11 | Female 15)
This consistent gold-medal success across every age category highlights the strength of Ontario’s high performance athlete pathway.
Poomsae (Individual Events): Technical Excellence on Display
Ontario athletes also delivered a standout performance in Individual Poomsae, earning 25 medals, including 13 gold, through technical precision and composure.
- Gold: 13
- Silver: 7
- Bronze: 5
Championship Summary
Across Kyorugi and Individual Poomsae events, Ontario athletes earned:
- Total Gold Medals: 39
- Total Medals: 106
These results reflect not only podium presence, but podium leadership.
Ontario Medalists
A complete list of Ontario medalists and their individual results is available online.
Click here to view the full breakdown of Ontario medalists and results:
A Defining Performance for Taekwondo Ontario
The results underscore the commitment of Ontario’s athletes, the expertise of coaches, and the continued support of clubs, officials, and families across the province.
“This performance reflects the depth, quality, and competitive excellence of Ontario Taekwondo,” said Master David Silverman, President. “Our athletes represented the province with pride and distinction on the national stage. We recognize the hard work of the athletes, the mentorship of their coaches and the commitment of club owners who provide the environment that allows our athletes to grow and succeed.”
Looking Ahead
With momentum from the 2026 National Championships, Ontario athletes now turn their focus toward the upcoming 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2026 World Taekwondo Championship in Gimcheon, Korea and 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea, continuing to build on a foundation of excellence as part of Team Canada.