Malaysia ITFUnion Taekwon-Do Association has received official government recognition, reinforcing its institutional status and advancing the growth of ITF Union Taekwon-Do ahead of major continental events.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia —
The Malaysia ITFUnion Taekwon-Do Association (MyITFU) has reached a historic milestone after receiving official approval and recognition from the Sports Commissioner of Malaysia, effective December 10, 2025, formally establishing the association as a registered and government-recognised sports body.
Granted under the Sports Development Act 1997 (Act 576), this long-awaited recognition represents a major step forward for ITF Union Taekwon-Do in Malaysia. It authorises MyITFU to operate officially, organise events, and represent its members in both national and international competitions. The approval was issued by the Sports Commissioner, Encik Arrifin Mohd Ghani, who assumed office in August 2025.
With this institutional backing, MyITFU is now positioned to expand its development programs, including the ITFU International Instructor Course, Master Classes, and National Coaching Courses, while also preparing athletes for the 2028 Asian Championships, to be hosted in Malaysia.
MyITFU is an affiliated member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation Union (ITFU), the international body dedicated to the global promotion and technical excellence of Taekwon-Do, led by Grand Master Don Dalton.
In an official statement, MyITFU leadership expressed sincere gratitude to the Sports Commissioner’s Office for the recognition, as well as to the ITFU leadership for their continued encouragement and support, noting that this milestone will strengthen unity and raise the standard of ITF Taekwon-Do throughout Malaysia.
