Prince offers support to Taekwondo Foundation

Photo: Facebook Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation
Photo: Facebook Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation

International Olympic Committee member Prince Albert has expressed his support for the Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) by signing a worldwide petition campaign.

The five-time Winter Olympian who leads the IOC’s Sustainability and Legacy Commission offered his backing during the Prince Albert II Cup taekwondo event held at the Stade Louis II in April that saw 40 young cadet taekwondo practitioners and officials from Spain, France, Italy and Vietnam take part.

Photo: Facebook Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation
Photo: Facebook Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation

He was also given an overview and explanation of THF activities, which has been billed by World Taekwondo as sending a “strong message to the global community that THF’s work is an initiative worth spreading”.

Prince Albert’s humanitarian work in sport also includes his patronage of the international Monaco-based organisation Peace and Sport.

Also present for the signing were Stéphane Mannino, President of Monaco Taekwondo Federation; Angelo Spataro, Director General of Monaco Taekwondo Federation; Denis Odjo, President of French Taekwondo Federation; Pascal Gentil, WT Council Member; and Myriam Baverel, THF Board Member.


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