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July 16, 2025 – Essen, Germany. <\/strong>The 2025 NCTA National Colllegiate Taekwondo Team representing UniUSA kicks off competition tomrrow at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr region, Germany on July 17, 2025. 22 athletes and 15 staff will represent the USA at these games over 7 days and 24 medal events. 558 atheltes from over 35 countries are represented at the Taekwondo event, the second largest event of the Games. Best of luck to all USA athletes and staff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 16, 2025 – Essen, Germany. 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