The province now has 35 active taekwondo clubs with more than 3,200 practitioners, providing systematic training under qualified coaches and supplying a steady stream of athletes to provincial and national teams.
Among the standout training hubs is Phuoc My Taekwondo Club in Quy Nhon Nam Ward. Founded in 2015 by coach Le Minh Tan, the club has become a key centre for youth development in the eastern part of the province.
With nearly 70 regular members, mainly secondary school students, the club focuses on physical conditioning, technical skills, and tactical training, while guiding athletes to specialise in either poomsae or sparring.
The club has also built a competitive track record. In 2024, it secured two silver medals at the National Youth Taekwondo Championships and the International Taekwondo Club Championships.
In 2025, its athletes earned a bronze medal at the Southeast Asian Taekwondo Championships across both senior and youth categories. It has contributed four athletes to the provincial training centre, including one selected for the national youth team.
In the western part of Gia Lai, the growth of taekwondo has been driven by clubs such as Hoang Hoa Tham High School Taekwondo Club, established in 2016, and Bien Ho Commune Taekwondo Club, founded in 2017 by coach Nguyen Thanh Phong.
Phong, who began his involvement in taekwondo during his university years, has focused on improving coaching standards through regular training and investment in equipment. His efforts have helped raise performance levels, with students achieving strong results in competitions while benefiting from a structured and confidence-building environment.
Newer initiatives are also contributing to the province’s talent pipeline. The Nguyen Viet Xuan Secondary School Taekwondo Club, established in 2023 by coach Nguyen Duc Nhat, has quickly gained traction, attracting students from multiple schools. The club currently runs a general class of 60 practitioners alongside an advanced group of 15 athletes preparing for competition.
Its athletes have already delivered competitive results and contributed two members to the Pleiku Center for Sports Training and Competition.
For many young practitioners, the system offers a clear pathway to higher levels. Ho Van Kieu Ny, a fifth-grade student, said she was selected for the Pleiku centre’s talent team in early 2026 after two years of training, highlighting the opportunities now available to young athletes in the province.
The continued expansion of clubs, combined with consistent competitive success, underscores Gia Lai’s emergence as a growing hub for taekwondo development in Vietnam.