Harrogate celebrated the successful completion of the 10th Mayor Cup 2026, hosted once again in the historic town centre. This year’s event brought together athletes, officials, and distinguished international guests, reaffirming Harrogate’s status as a key destination for major Taekwondo championships.
During the weekend, Master Kambiz Ramzan Ali MBE organised an official meeting with the Mayor of Harrogate, Chris Aldred, . The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the outstanding work carried out by the organising committee and the leadership team, noting the positive impact the event continues to have on the local community.
- Master Kambiz Ramzan Ali MBE
- Carolina Barros Clark, Education & Progression Manager, Poomsae Referee Department (BT)
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Aaron Leith, Class 1 National Referee (BT) and OC Team
- Sabine Subadra (Latvia), OC Team
- Alexander Hübl, President of the Austrian Taekwondo Federation
- GM Baert Erik, President of IPMF (Belgium)
- Ngoc Long Nguyen, International Referee (France)
- Laban Frederiksen, Board Member, Swedish Para Taekwondo Committee; Chung Do Kwan Chairman, European Northern Region
- Michael Fellner, Scoring System Manager (Austria)
- Golnaz Ramezanali, OC Team
- Ali Rouhi, OC Team
Their presence highlights the strong international collaboration and mutual support that continue to shape the Mayor Cup’s growth year after year.
British Taekwondo extends its heartfelt thanks to all participants, coaches, referees, volunteers, and organisational staff whose dedication and teamwork ensured the smooth delivery of this year’s event. The success of the Mayor Cup reflects the collective commitment to excellence, sportsmanship, and the development of Taekwondo across Europe and beyond.
As we look ahead, British Taekwondo remains committed to supporting high‑quality international events and fostering strong relationships with local authorities such as Harrogate Council.
Our photography partners Rise Portraits were on hand to capture the action at the 10th Mayors Cup, and you can see even more of their stunning snaps on their event gallery
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