The European Cadet Championships 2023 are set to take place from October 19th to October 21st, and the prestigious Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall in Novi Beograd, Serbia, will serve as the venue for this exciting taekwondo competition. This event marks a significant milestone in the history of the European Taekwondo Union (ETU) as it is the first official European Championship awarded to Serbia.
Venue: Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall The Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall, located at Parishes Komune 20 in 11070 Novi Beograd, is all set to host the European Cadet Championships. This modern and well-equipped sports facility promises to provide an excellent setting for the competitors and spectators alike.
Competition Dates & Schedule The competition will span three days, with each day featuring a specific set of categories. Here’s the schedule:
- October 19, 2023:
- Female Categories: U 144cm, U 148cm, U 152cm, U 156cm
- Male Categories: U 148cm, U 152cm, U 156cm
- October 20, 2023:
- Female Categories: U 160cm, U 164cm, U 168cm
- Male Categories: U 160cm, U 164cm, U 168cm
- October 21, 2023:
- Female Categories: U 172cm, U 176cm, OVER 176cm
- Male Categories: U 172cm, U 176cm, U 180cm, OVER 180cm
Registration & Accreditation The registration and accreditation process will occur from October 17th to October 20th, 2023, at two different locations. Delegates and participants should take note of the following schedule:
- October 17, 2023:
- 14:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs at Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel, Vladimira Popovica 10, Belgrade, 11070, Serbia
- October 18, 2023:
- 09:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs & 14:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs at the Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall
- October 19 – 20, 2023:
- 09:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs & 14:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs at the Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall
Draw Sheets & Bracket Publication The draw sheets and brackets for the competition will be made available to the public one day before the start of the event, at 19:00 hrs. You can access them on the official ETU website: https://europetaekwondo.org/documents/ and on telegram channel: https://t.me/taekwondoeurope
Head of Team Meeting A crucial meeting for team heads is scheduled for October 18, 2023, from 19:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs. The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Vladimira Popovica 10, Belgrade, 11070, Serbia. Each team can have up to two delegates in attendance. Important information will be shared during this meeting, and updates can also be found on the official ETU website: https://europetaekwondo.org/documents/
Venue Access Please note that only accredited individuals with valid accreditation cards will be granted free entry to the Ranko Zeravica Sports Hall.
A Message from Sakis Pragalos, ETU President In a heartfelt message to participants and teams, Sakis Pragalos, President of the European Taekwondo Union, expressed pride and pleasure in inviting everyone to the European Cadet Championships in Serbia. He highlighted that this championship is a significant recognition of Serbia’s progress in the sport and its development. He also extended a warm welcome to all participants and expressed his hope that they would enjoy the hospitality of the Serbian people during their stay in the country.
The European Cadet Championships 2023 promise to be a remarkable event, bringing together talented young taekwondo athletes from across Europe. It’s not just a competition; it’s an opportunity to foster sportsmanship, build international friendships, and witness the future stars of taekwondo in action. We wish all the teams the best of luck and look forward to an unforgettable championship in Serbia!
