Ulugbek Rashidov named best male athlete of the year by WT

The World Taekwondo Federation (WT) announced the results of its 2024 athletes' and coaches' votes, naming Uzbekistan's Ulugbek Rashidov as the best male athlete of the year. Rashidov, a two-time Olympic champion and member of the national team of Uzbekistan, received this honor in recognition of his outstanding achievements.

The award ceremony took place on December 4 during the World Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong. Ulugbek Rashidov personally attended the event and accepted his award from Seo Jeongkang, Secretary General of the World Taekwondo Federation.

"This achievement marks another milestone for Uzbek taekwondo in the era of New Uzbekistan. Our athletes, who have delivered remarkable performances, continue to gain global recognition," stated the Uzbekistan Taekwondo WT Association.

Full List of Winners by Nominations:

• Best Male Athlete of the Year: Ulugbek Rashidov (Uzbekistan)
• Best Female Athlete of the Year: Viviana Marton (Hungary)
• Best Female Para Athlete of the Year: Leonor Angelica Espinoza (Peru)
• Best Male Para Athlete of the Year: Imamaddin Halilov (Azerbaijan)
• Best Shot of the Year: Park Taejun (Republic of Korea)
• Best Coach of the Year: Yesbol Sultanov (Tunisia)
• Best Para Coach of the Year: Andrew Deere (Great Britain)
• Best Olympic Referee of the Year: Mohamedali Elsayed (Egypt)
• Best Paralympic Referee of the Year: Paula Ramirez Ruiz (Spain)