Mona Yongpyong Welcomes 2,000 Athletes from 100 Countries for Haedong Kumdo World Championships in Pyeongchang

Mona Yongpyong is set to support an international sports event as it welcomes the athletes participating in the "14th Haedong Kumdo World Championships 2026." Over 2,000 athletes and officials from more than 100 countries around the world will gather in Pyeongchang for three days to compete and engage in cultural exchanges.

On July 22, Mona Yongpyong announced that it will host the athlete delegations for the "14th Haedong Kumdo World Championships 2026," which will be held in Pyeongchang, Gangwon State, from July 24 to 26.

This year's event will attract around 2,000 athletes and officials from over 100 countries, including nations in Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and Oceania. Participants will compete in Haedong Kumdo, a traditional Korean martial art, while also enjoying opportunities for exchange and unity across national and cultural boundaries.

The championships will take place over three days at the Pyeongchang Dome Gymnasium, starting on July 24. Athletes will compete in a range of events, including individual and team competitions. The official opening ceremony will feature demonstration performances that showcase the dynamism and artistry of Haedong Kumdo. This event is not simply a sports competition, but will also be operated as a cultural festival to promote the spirit and values of Haedong Kumdo to a global audience.

During the event, athletes and officials will stay at Mona Yongpyong, where they will follow their match schedules and official programs. Mona Yongpyong plans to support participants' stays by utilizing its resort infrastructure, including accommodation, dining facilities, and banquet halls.

On the final day of the championships, July 26, an official welcome banquet will be held at Mona Yongpyong. Domestic and international athletes, coaches, and event officials will come together to celebrate the successful hosting of the championships, strengthen friendships between countries, and support ongoing exchanges.

Leveraging its large-scale accommodation, dining, and banquet infrastructure, Mona Yongpyong has steadily attracted international sports competitions, corporate events, and cultural exchange programs. The company expects that this edition of the Haedong Kumdo World Championships will also serve as an opportunity to demonstrate its international event management capabilities as an integrated event combining competitions, accommodation, and banquets.

A representative of Mona Yongpyong stated, "We are very pleased that Haedong Kumdo athletes and officials from all over the world will have time to interact and unite at Mona Yongpyong," adding, "We will provide attentive support so that the athletes can compete in a comfortable environment and create great memories in Pyeongchang."

This Haedong Kumdo World Championships is expected to showcase Mona Yongpyong's capabilities in hosting international events, as well as promote Pyeongchang as a global center for sports and cultural exchange.

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