San Salvador, El Salvador — Kombat Taekwondo El Salvador is proud to officially announce Kombat Taekwondo Challenge 019, scheduled to take place on March 7, 2026, at the iconic Plaza Gerardo Barrios in the heart of downtown San Salvador.
This landmark event marks the first professional Kombat Taekwondo Challenge ever held in El Salvador, representing a significant milestone in the continued global expansion of the Kombat Taekwondo Challenge Series.
By selecting Plaza Gerardo Barrios—one of the country’s most emblematic and culturally significant public spaces—Kombat Taekwondo Global aims to bring elite-level professional taekwondo directly to the public, transforming the historic city center into a world-class combat sports stage.
Presented in an open-air, public-format setting, Kombat Taekwondo Challenge 019 reflects Kombat Taekwondo Global’s commitment to accessibility, innovation, and cultural integration. The event will be free and open to the public, reinforcing the organization’s mission to grow the sport, inspire new generations, and elevate taekwondo’s presence on the global stage.
El Salvador continues to emerge as a dynamic and forward-thinking host for international sporting events, and Challenge 019 further highlights the country’s readiness to stage high-level professional competition. With strong governmental and institutional support, the event is expected to deliver a safe, well-organized, and memorable experience for athletes, officials, media, and spectators.
Athletes from multiple countries are expected to compete, showcasing high-intensity matchups, technical excellence, and the distinctive professional format that defines Kombat Taekwondo events worldwide. The Challenge Series is recognized for pushing the boundaries of traditional taekwondo competition by blending elite athletic performance with modern production and global media exposure.
“This event is more than a competition—it is a statement,” said representatives of Kombat Taekwondo El Salvador. “Bringing the Challenge Series to El Salvador reflects our vision of expanding professional taekwondo into new territories, honoring local culture, and creating meaningful opportunities for athletes on a truly global scale.”
Further details regarding participating athletes, official fight cards, and event programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
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