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24 June 2017
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METRO
World Taekwondo Federation changes name because WTF acronym is embarrassing
The organisation hated the fact its name was internet shorthand for ‘what the f**k’ so it will now be known as World Taekwondo.
OK, that doesn’t sound like a big change but the alteration should save it some embarrassment in the future.
The change came shortly before the World Championships were due to start in Muju, South Korea, today.
World Taekwondo Federation changes name because WTF acronym is embarrassing
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New Straits Times @NST_Online
WTF? World Taekwondo Federation rebrands over acronym
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SEOUL: The World Taekwondo Federation has changed its name to World Taekwondo after becoming uncomfortable with the “negative connotations” of its acronym, WTF.
The body has been named World Taekwondo Federation since 1973, but it has been considering a change since the slang abbreviation ‘WTF’ gained currency on social media.
“In the digital age, the acronym of our federation has developed negative connotations unrelated to our organisation and so it was important that we rebranded to better engage with our fans,” World Taekwondo president Chungwon Choue said on the body’s website.
The rebranding and launch of a new logo reflect a “commitment to evolving and adapting to remain relevant with today’s modern audiences”, World Taekwondo said.
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