We are pleased to share news from the GCS Peace Cup 2026 & 2026 West Bengal State Taekwondo Championship, successfully held by the GCS West Bengal Chapter, India, from July 8 to 10, 2026.

We look forward to seeing many more activities from our National Chapters and clubs around the world that embody the spirit of Goodwill, Cooperation, and Service.

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The following is part of the letter we received. 

The GCS West Bengal India Chapter, in collaboration with Roy’s Taekwondo Academy and the Taekwondo Association of West Bengal, successfully organized the GCS Peace Cup 2026 & 2026 West Bengal State Taekwondo Championship at Dhono Dhanya Auditorium from 8^th to 10^th July 2026. These prestigious events brought together athletes, coaches, officials, and sports enthusiasts from across West Bengal and beyond.

We were deeply honored that His Holiness Revered Srimat Swami Prajnatmananda Maharaj of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, graciously inaugurated the event.

The event was further graced by the distinguished presence of:
Shri Budhrai Tudu ; Hon’ble Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly ,

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose ; Former Chief Justice, High Court of Andhra Pradesh,

Shri R. K. Ganeriwala ; Chief Financial Officer and President of Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. President, B.K. Birla Group

Shri Sujay Kumar Chanda, IPS  ; Former Joint Commissioner of Police, Kolkata Police, Government of West Bengal

Shri Manas Kumar Ray, WBCS ; Former Secretary, Cooperative Service Commission, Government of West Bengal

Shri Madhumay Nath ; Joint Secretary, All India Kreeda Bharati

Shri Biplab Roy ; Pranta Prachar Pramukh, Dakshin Banga, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Smt. Debalina Dutta ; Clinical Psychologist, Meditation & Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, Mindset Coach, Psycho Spiritual Healer, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner

A special highlight of the ceremony was the Passing of the Spirit of Taekwondo Flame. Grand Master Pradipta Kumar Roy ceremonially passed the Flame to Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, who then passed it on to the other distinguished dignitaries present.

The Flame symbolizes courage, peace, unity, and the celebration of diversity, bringing people and communities together across the globe. It represents the light within each of us—the belief that the light in me sees the light in you, inspiring us to connect with one another through mutual respect, harmony, and goodwill.

Following the Flame Ceremony, the Oath-Taking Ceremony was conducted with great enthusiasm and commitment from all participants.

I am delighted to inform you that the event concluded successfully on 10 July 2026.

I am pleased to inform you that North 24 Parganas District emerged as the Champion, winning the Winner’s Trophy, while Malda District secured the Runner-up Trophy for their outstanding performance in the championship.