Taekwondo News · 2026-09-25 · TATSU WEAR Editorial
Korea topped Muju Grand Prix with three golds on Sep. 5-7, but Egypt’s Seif Eissa beating Olympic champ Larin and China’s two titles show the Asian Games will not be a host walkover.
What Happened
Muju Taekwondowon Grand Prix ran Sep. 5-7 in Korea — eight Olympic weights. Day 1: Xiaolu Fu (CHN, W-49kg) and Jun Seo Bae (KOR, M-58kg over Park). Day 2: Maria Clara Pacheco (BRA, W-57kg), Raman Turavinau (BLR, M-80kg), Jiani Xing (CHN, W-67kg). Day 3: Jinho Mun (KOR, M-68kg) and Da Bin Song (KOR, W+67kg) plus Seif Eissa (EGY, M+80kg over Larin).
Why It Matters
Korea’s 3 golds at home signal Asian Games momentum (Aichi-Nagoya 2026), but Eissa’s +80kg win over Larin was Egypt’s first GP gold and China’s 2 golds keep the count tight. Eight different nations on top — parity, not dynasty.
The Details
- Event: Muju Grand Prix — Sep. 5-7, Muju, KOR — 8 Olympic weights
- Champions: Fu, Bae, Pacheco, Turavinau, Xing, Mun, Song, Eissa
- Next: Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games — Korea, China, Egypt in form
What’s Next
Asian Games will test if Muju form holds. See our Muay Thai roadmap for striking cross-training.
Sources: MASTKD — Korea tops Muju