The Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation recently hosted a training camp for its top athletes, made possible by the support of the World Taekwondo Federation. The camp, which took place from October 22 to 28, 2026, brought together 80 athletes from across the country. The training aimed to enhance the technical skills of the athletes and prepare them for upcoming international competitions. The camp was led by experts from the World Taekwondo Federation, who provided guidance on new techniques and strategies.
The training camp focused on revising and improving the technical skills of the athletes, with a particular emphasis on scoring points and managing combat situations. Ida Kevine Bama, a former AJSB award-winning athlete and current champion in her category, was among the participants. She noted that she learned new techniques, particularly on how to score points using the plastron, a new piece of equipment. Bama expressed her enthusiasm for applying the new skills in upcoming competitions.
Other athletes, such as Mohamed Coulibaly from Bobo-Dioulasso, also benefited from the training. Coulibaly stated that he learned how to manage combat situations more effectively, focusing on conserving points rather than solely trying to score. The training camp provided a valuable opportunity for athletes to refine their skills and gain experience from international experts.
The World Taekwondo Federation's Secretary General, in her first visit to Burkina Faso, was impressed by the technical level of the Burkinabè athletes. She expressed her hope to see Burkina Faso competing at a high level in the 2028 World Taekwondo Championships. Her positive assessment is a testament to the progress made by the Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation in recent years.
The training camp is part of a three-year plan to develop taekwondo in Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation President, William Ouédraogo, noted that the World Taekwondo Federation was pleased with the level of the athletes, exceeding their expectations. As a result, the international federation has promised to provide more comprehensive training and support for the Burkinabè team in the coming years.
In addition to the training camp, the Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation received state-of-the-art equipment, which will enable the athletes to perform at their best in international competitions. The support from the World Taekwondo Federation has boosted the prospects of Burkinabè taekwondo, with the possibility of hosting a G1 ranking tournament in Burkina Faso in the near future.
The partnership between the World Taekwondo Federation and the Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation has injected new enthusiasm into the sport in Burkina Faso. With the expertise and resources provided, the country's athletes are now better equipped to compete at the highest level. As the sport continues to grow in Burkina Faso, fans can look forward to seeing their national team excel in upcoming international competitions.
Key points
- The World Taekwondo Federation has partnered with the Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation to support the development of taekwondo in Burkina Faso.
- A week-long training camp was organized for 80 Burkinabè athletes, focusing on technical skills and combat strategies.
- The Burkinabè Taekwondo Federation received state-of-the-art equipment and has the possibility of hosting a G1 ranking tournament in the near future.
