Brazil Seals Third Straight World Taekwondo Team Title in Wuxi

Overview

• The Brazilian lineup featured Maria Clara Pacheco, Henrique Marques, Edival Pontes, Milena Titoneli and Paulo Ricardo Melo, with Allif Barreto listed as reserve.
• Brazil advanced by defeating Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals and Uzbekistan in the semifinals, and China claimed the bronze.
• Matches used the three‑round rotating‑substitution format, and the 2–0 win over South Korea was clinched at the horn in round two.
• The victory completes a three‑peat of team crowns after titles in 2023 and 2024, with Pacheco contributing to all three.
• Outlets differ on Brazil’s overall Wuxi medal tally, though all confirm team gold and individual world titles for Pacheco and Marques.