The Australian first became President in 2015 and will not be challenged at the election on September 24, which will be held virtually.

He was elected again in 2017 and can now look forward to another term of four years.

As a continental President, Kotsifas also serves as a vice-president of World Taekwondo.

Australians will hold a number of key roles at WTO as incumbent Stuart Lee is also the only candidate for secretary general.

His compatriot Colby Au is the only person standing for treasurer.

There is a two-horse race for senior vice-president with Australia's Daniel Trenton taking on New Zealand's Jin Keun Oh.

Five candidates are standing for two vice-president positions - Alfred Lai of French Polynesia, Henri Jouanno of New Caledonia, Jason Jung Kim of New Zealand, John Cholai of Papua New Guinea and Peter Ah Him of Samoa.

Eleven applications have been received for three Council positions, including five from women.

Two of those successful must be female to ensure gender equality on the body.

Last month, WTO approved a new constitution and a number of electoral rule changes.

Updates include term limits - although terms served before the new constitution came into force will not count.

Age limits, gender balances and a stipulation that at least two thirds of the Council is elected were also approved.

Candidates for election must be 70 or younger, although it is 80 for incumbents.