GREECE OPEN 2026 ENTERS FINAL DAY WITH SENIOR G1 COMPETITION IN KOZANI
The international tournament concludes this Sunday, 8 November, with senior athletes competing for valuable World Taekwondo ranking points across 16 weight divisions.
🇬🇷 KOZANI, GREECE | 8 NOVEMBER 2026
The Greece Open G1–E1 2026 has entered its third and final day of competition at the DAK Lefkovrysi Indoor Sports Hall “Vasilis Flegkas” in Kozani, where senior athletes are taking centre stage in the World Taekwondo G1 ranking event.
Following two days of junior and cadet competition, the tournament concludes with the senior men’s and women’s divisions, bringing together international competitors seeking important ranking points and valuable experience on the international circuit.
SIX COMPETITION AREAS AND 16 SENIOR WEIGHT CATEGORIES
The final day features eight men’s and eight women’s weight categories, with matches taking place across six competition areas.
The men’s divisions include −54 kg, −58 kg, −63 kg, −68 kg, −74 kg, −80 kg, −87 kg and +87 kg.
The women’s categories comprise −46 kg, −49 kg, −53 kg, −57 kg, −62 kg, −67 kg, −73 kg and +73 kg.
National and international referees are overseeing the matches, supported by the technical and supervisory officials responsible for ensuring compliance with World Taekwondo competition regulations.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION AND TECHNICAL SUPERVISION
The Greece Open has attracted more than 1,100 registered competitors across its three competition days, reinforcing Kozani’s position as a destination for international taekwondo.
The event is held under the leadership of the Hellenic Taekwondo Federation, chaired by Athens 2004 Olympic champion Michalis Mouroutsos.
World Taekwondo Council Member Inseon Kim (USA) serves as Technical Delegate, while Moustapha Akkouh (Belgium) oversees the Competition Supervisory Board. Mohamed Argoubi (Netherlands) serves as Referee Chairman.
The presence of European Taekwondo Union President Sakis Pragalos and other international officials has also highlighted the tournament’s importance within the European competition calendar.
THREE DAYS OF INTERNATIONAL TAEKWONDO
The Greece Open began on Friday, 6 November, with junior competition, followed by the cadet divisions on Saturday, 7 November.
The opening two days featured athletes from Greece, other European countries and international delegations, providing competitive opportunities for emerging talent.
Sunday’s senior G1 programme brings the championship to its conclusion, with medals to be decided across the men’s and women’s divisions.
FOLLOW THE DRAWS AND LIVE STREAMING ON MUNDOTAEKWONDO
MundoTaekwondo.com continues its on-site coverage from Kozani, providing photographs, videos, interviews and updates from the competition areas.
Readers can access the senior competition draws and live-streaming channels through MundoTaekwondo.com, following the final day of action as the Greece Open 2026 determines its senior champions.
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