THE country’s top college jins will be tested in the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) 2026 Smart/MVPSF National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships set August 22 and 23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
The event is one of the highlights of the PTA’s Golden Anniversary celebration and features Kyorugi action this weekend and Poomsae action on August 30.
PTA Grandmaster Sung-Chon Hong sees fast and exciting matches especially in the Kyorugi event since the tournament will serve as the final tune up of the collegiate jins ahead of the opening of their respective leagues.
Top caliber athletes from National University, San Beda, University of Santo Tomas, La Salle and College of St. Benilde are expected to participate in the country’s largest inter-school tournament, supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Smart, MVP Sports Foundation and Milo.
The opening ceremony on August 22 will also mark the start of the association’s Golden Anniversary celebration to be marked by a special commemorative program honoring five decades of excellence in Philippine taekwondo.
To culminate the much-awaited event, the PTA will host a Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner also on Saturday at the Grand Ballroom Coral Wing of Okada Manila.
It will be attended by government officials, sports leaders, international taekwondo dignitaries and members of the Philippine taekwondo community.
Hong also affirmed the association’s commitment to developing world-class athletes and advancing the sport of taekwondo in the Philippines.