The G3 tournament, originally planned for June 12-14 in Querétaro, Mexico, is moving to the Peruvian capital in August, repeating the venue after the successful 2025 event.
The Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) officially announced a change of venue and dates for the 2026 President's Cup of the Americas, one of the most important continental events on the World Taekwondo calendar in the region.
The tournament, classified as G3 in the world rankings, was initially scheduled to take place from June 12 to 14 in Querétaro, Mexico. However, due to organizational reasons not detailed in the official statement, the PATU decided to move the competition to Lima, Peru, and reschedule it for August 26 to 28, 2026.
With this decision, Peru will host the event for the second consecutive time, after successfully hosting the 2025 edition at the National Sports Village (VIDENA) from September 4 to 7. The recent experience and proven capabilities of the Peruvian Taekwondo Sports Federation (FDPTKD) facilitated this rapid reassignment, consolidating Lima as a reliable venue for high-level tournaments on the continent.
"We are very pleased to confirm Lima as the new venue for the President's Cup. We know it will be a high-level event, with impeccable organization and the participation of the best athletes from the continent and other regions," said a PATU representative.
The President's Cup brings together black belt competitors in kyorugi and poomsae, attracting athletes from across the Americas and serving as a key event for accumulating points in the World Taekwondo world rankings, as well as being a valuable event on the road to Olympic and continental qualifications.
In the coming weeks, PATU and FDPTKD will issue a complete updated technical bulletin, including age and weight categories, competition system, registration process, and logistical requirements for the new dates of August 26-28.
This adjustment comes in a busy 2026 for Pan American taekwondo, with events such as the Pan American Championships and other G tournaments on the horizon, as athletes seek to position themselves for future Olympic cycles.
