The South Korean technology brand continues its international activities with appearances in Uzbekistan, Croatia and the World Para Taekwondo Championships in Muju.
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International taekwondo technology company KPNP continues to expand its presence on the global sporting stage, with three important international competitions scheduled in Uzbekistan, Croatia and South Korea during the closing months of 2026.
The company’s involvement in these events reflects its continuing commitment to technological innovation, electronic scoring systems and the development of modern competitive taekwondo.
With an established international presence, KPNP has become a recognised name in electronic scoring technology, providing equipment designed to support the technical requirements of high-level competitions.
UZBEKISTAN OPEN 2026: KPNP HEADS TO CENTRAL ASIA
Namangan, Uzbekistan | 27–28 October 2026
The first stop will be the Uzbekistan Open 2026, an international competition bringing together athletes and delegations in one of Asia’s most competitive taekwondo nations.
The tournament features senior G1 ranking competition alongside junior events, offering athletes valuable international competitive experience.
Uzbekistan has established itself as a major force in world taekwondo, making the event an important meeting point for athletes, coaches and technical officials.
KPNP’s involvement forms part of its international activities, supporting the growing technological demands of competitions across Central Asia.
ZAGREB CROATIA OPEN: ELECTRONIC SCORING TECHNOLOGY RETURNS TO THE EUROPEAN STAGE
Zagreb, Croatia | 14–15 November 2026
KPNP will also feature at the 30th Zagreb Croatia Open 2026, one of the established international tournaments on the European taekwondo calendar.
Organised by the Croatian Taekwondo Federation, the competition will bring together athletes from different countries in senior, junior and cadet categories.
The tournament carries G1 status for seniors and E1 classification for youth competition, reinforcing its position within the international competitive circuit.
The official registration information confirms that the event will use KPNP electronic body protectors and electronic headgear, alongside instant video replay technology.
For the Korean brand, Zagreb represents another opportunity to demonstrate its scoring technology in a demanding international competitive environment.
MUJU 2026: KPNP’S INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES EXTEND TO THE WORLD PARA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Muju, South Korea | 20–22 November 2026
One of the most significant events on the international calendar will take place in Muju, South Korea, where the 11th World Para Taekwondo Championships will bring together leading athletes from across the globe.
The competition will be staged at Taekwondowon, a symbolic venue deeply connected to the history, culture and international development of taekwondo.
Organised under World Taekwondo, the Championships carry G14 ranking status, making them a major event for the international Para Taekwondo community.
KPNP has identified the championship among its international activities for the final quarter of 2026.
The event represents an important opportunity to highlight the relationship between sporting technology, accessibility and the continued development of Para Taekwondo.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION: KPNP’S INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENT
The participation of KPNP in international sporting events reflects the increasing importance of electronic scoring technology within modern taekwondo.
Through its K2 electronic protector and scoring system, alongside other technological developments, the company continues working to meet the evolving requirements of high-performance competition.
Electronic scoring systems have become a central component of the sport, supporting the assessment of scoring techniques and contributing to greater consistency in competition management.
KPNP has also invested in technological developments such as its electronic gloves, expanding its portfolio of solutions for competitive taekwondo.
With activities spanning Central Asia, Europe and South Korea, the company continues strengthening its connections with the international taekwondo community.
THREE EVENTS, ONE INTERNATIONAL VISION
The upcoming competitions in Namangan, Zagreb and Muju highlight the international reach of KPNP and its continued association with major taekwondo events.
As the 2026 season approaches its conclusion, the South Korean brand remains focused on technological development and its contribution to the future of competitive taekwondo.
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