Feb 14 • 16:09 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark Politiken

Chairman endorsed misuse of support funds and secret daily allowances bypassing the chaos federation board

The financial officer of the Danish Taekwondo Federation discovered serious discrepancies in the accounting related to elite taekwondo funding, including questionable invoices and unauthorized payments.

The newly elected financial officer of the Danish Taekwondo Federation (DTaF) faced significant challenges when attempting to get a clear picture of expenses and payments from the first half of the year, particularly during the unusually wet weather last July. His investigation uncovered numerous inconsistencies in the financial records, leading to a growing concern about the management of funds intended for the sport's elite athletes in the Olympic category.

The financial irregularities included erroneous accounting entries, questionable invoices, and suspicious salary allowances amounting to thousands of kroner. These findings pointed to a deeper issue regarding the oversight of the budget allocated for the elite fighters, raising suspicions that funds meant to support athletes were being misused or mismanaged. The implications of these irregularities are significant, not only for the federation's credibility but also for the athletes who rely on this funding for their training and competition.

As the situation unfolded, it became clear that the federation's board may have been bypassed in critical financial decisions, including the allocation of daily allowances. This revelation could result in a loss of trust among stakeholders, including athletes, sponsors, and the broader sports community. The DTaF will need to address these issues transparently and assure all parties involved that measures will be taken to rectify the situation and prevent future misconduct.

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