With reference to the Taekwondo news about the President publishing a book, I would like to touch on that point that at some tournaments there are really a lack of referees. Refereeing a game could be a tiring job though it is important. Perhaps more recognition could be given to these referees so that they will feel that they are being recognized and it is a worthy job to take up.
Sometimes referees are not that sharp in their judgement or they are not fast enough to make that call. This is an important factor especially when Taekwondo can be a pretty fast game. Still despite the cheering, the button pressed for the other opponent when he scores, the referees have to take note to give points for counter. There are a few instances where at some matches, the attacking kick is really less solid though a point still but the counter kick which has more impact, more solid, sharper sound is not given the point due.
Taekwondo has made it as an official sport in the Olympic games by no means of any little effort. We can see that the federation and its president really go all out to promote the sports and to secure a place in the Olympics. But of course in another perspective as the sport becomes more globalized and commercialized, there is also a risk of losing its art. That is something that should be dealt with seriously. After all, no matter how a sport Taekwondo is, it is the art that define its beauty too.
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