{"id":58340,"date":"2025-09-08T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=58340"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:30:00","slug":"taekwondo-national-championships-heading-to-halifax-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=58340","title":{"rendered":"Taekwondo national championships heading to Halifax in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HALIFAX: <\/strong>Taekwondo Canada is proud to announce that Halifax has been selected as the host city
for the 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful bid, submitted by Taekwondo Nova Scotia in partnership with the Halifax Regional Municipality, Discover Halifax, and the Province of Nova Scotia, was chosen based on a range of criteria and stood out among strong contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Championships are currently scheduled to take place in Halifax from February 5\u20137, 2026,
featuring the country\u2019s top taekwondo athletes competing for national titles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An event information package will be released at a later date with full details on the competition schedule, accommodations, venue, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are absolutely ecstatic to have been awarded the opportunity to host the 2026 Nationals,\u201d said
Cody White, President of Taekwondo Nova Scotia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis achievement reflects the dedication of our volunteers and the incredible support from our community partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We look forward to showcasing Halifax\u2019s renowned hospitality and delivering an exceptional championship experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re honoured that Taekwondo Canada has chosen Halifax to host the 2026 National Championships,
and we congratulate Taekwondo Nova Scotia, and all partners involved, in securing this opportunity for
our region,\u201d Ross Jefferson, President and CEO of Discover Halifax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jefferson continued:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to welcoming Canada\u2019s top athletes to experience Halifax\u2019s hospitality and spirit, and delivering an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans from across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave Harris, Executive Director of Taekwondo Canada, added: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTaekwondo Canada is extremely pleased to award the 2026 National Championships to Halifax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team led by Taekwondo Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Province of Nova Scotia, put forward an outstanding bid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are confident they will host a world-class event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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