The World Federation is investigating the inclusion of the regional Crimean branch in the Taekwondo Union of Russia. According to the head of the department, Eskender Vagapov, it is impossible to predict what this process will turn out to be in the end.

Meanwhile, domestic athletes in neutral status perform at the World Championships in Baku and have already won the first medal. The bronze medal was brought to the team by Polina Khan, a native of Rostov-on-Don.