The World Taekwondo Federation directly sanctions the following competitions:
- WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Cadet Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Team Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Para Championships
- WTF World Taekwondo Grand-Prix
- WTF World Taekwondo Beach Championships
- Olympic Games