CHARLOTTE, NC – USA Taekwondo is proud to announce that its CEO, Steve McNally, has been elected as Vice President of the Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU), the continental governing body recognized by World Taekwondo.

McNally’s election to the PATU Executive Council as Vice President marks a significant milestone for the United States, and he brings more than a decade of experience in national governance, international relations, and athlete development to the Pan American leadership team. His appointment reflects a growing recognition of the United States’ role in shaping the future of the sport in the Americas and worldwide.

For more details: https://www.usatkd.org/news/2025/june/20/usa-taekwondo-ceo-steve-mcnally-elected-vice-president-of-pan-american-taekwondo-union?fbclid=IwY2xjawLCkwdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMTktlSmJxZnByNXozd1ZHAR4flcbKxLmll_jFT2Dk9be6eskQAlWazRn7gHXuHwmScBkjOqXc6dSpl6mDOg_aem_HgQNxkFiwrOqhUHEz9UbxQ

IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry has been speaking about her vision for The Olympic Movement, as she prepares to officially lead the organisation from June 23. Coventry is creating history by becoming the first female, and first African, to lead the International Olympic Committee. Coventry was elected the 10th President of the organisation at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece in March, succeeding Thomas Bach who has served as President since 2013.

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Questions Asked:

1. How does it feel to take on such a vital role?
2. Did you always feel like more than an athlete?
3. You grew up playing many sports. When did Swimming take priority?
4. How important are your values from African upbringing?
5. How do you strike a balance of work and family?
6. How has motherhood shaped your leadership?

Happy Birthday Scott Adkins/Diablo Movie Review. As Scott Adkins, the greta martial arts movie star turns forty-nine (49) years old we take time to honor him and to review his great new Martial Arts action film Diablo. Diablo, starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror is a a must see martial arts movie and in theaters and on streaming services now.

SYNOPSIS:

After his release from prison, one man makes it his mission to right a terrible wrong by revealing a secret that could end his life. Scott Adkins stars as Kris Chaney, a warrior who seizes the daughter of a Colombian gangster to fulfill a noble promise to the young girl’s mother. When her father enlists both the criminal underworld and the terrifying psychotic killer El Corvo (Marko Zaror) to exact his revenge, Kris will need to draw upon everything he has ever learned — in and out of lockup — to stay alive and keep his word.

Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet Interviews.

Ballerina- Hollywood Premiere Red Carpet. Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Norman Redus, and the great Keanu Reeves speak. Following premieres in cities around the world, the Hollywood Black carpet marked the final major stop in BALLERINA’s global tour, culminating in one last big moment with the full cast in attendance just ahead of the film’s June 6 theatrical release. Ana de Armas walked the special black carpet for the screening of the highly anticipated action film set in the John Wick universe. She was joined by co-stars and franchise veterans Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and Anjelica Huston, along with new cast members Norman Reedus, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Castañeda, and Gabriel Byrne, bringing together both legacy and fresh faces from the John Wick world. They were joined by director Len Wiseman, producers Chad Stahelski, Erica Lee, and Basil Iwanyk, and writer Shay Hatten.

Ballerina- Paris Movie Premiere Highlights.

The BALLERINA global press tour has officially concluded, following stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. The tour kicked off in London with Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, followed by events in Paris and Berlin with cast and filmmakers.

The film's US premiere will be on June 3rd at iconic TLC Chinese Theater.

Celebrity Interviews at the London premiere of the newest martial arts action film from the John Wick Universe, Ballerina.

Interviews with:

Ana DeArmas, Ian, McShane, Chad Stahelski, and Keanu Reeves.

Master Marc Zirogiannis talks about three recent releases from Well Go USA. These films are: Hunt the Wicked from China, The Old Woman with the Knife from Korea, and 11 Rebels from Japan.

To read our complete reviews and find out more visit: http://www.tkdlifemagazine.com