The 4th Mt. Everest Int’l Championships 2026 WT G-1 was inaugurated on 16 Feb 2026 in Kathmandu. The opening ceremony was attended by South Korean Ambassador Park Tae-young, which praised the event as a symbol of international friendship. He emphasized Taekwondo’s role in building discipline and respect while strengthening the bilateral cultural ties between Korea and Nepal.

The event will feature participation from 23 countries with a total of 1,200 players (Sr. player Poomsae 100 athletes, Kyorugi 247 athletes, Jr. Kyorugi-653 athletes and Jr. Poomsae 200 athletes). Participating nations include India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, among others. The South Korean Embassy actively supported sports exchange programs to promote social development and lasting international partnerships.