The World Taekwondo President’s Cup for the Oceania region is due to take place in Gold Coast tomorrow ©World Taekwondo

The World Taekwondo President’s Cup for the Oceania region is due to take place in Gold Coast tomorrow with athletes able to use the event to prepare for next month’s Oceania Taekwondo Championships in Samoa’s capital Apia.

The Carrara Indoor Stadium will play host to the one day of competition in the city which staged the 2018 edition of the Commonwealth Games.

World Taekwondo Oceania President John Kotsifas claimed the event represents a "unique opportunity for athletes to gain valuable ranking points".

He has also promised an excellent standard of competition.

Athletes will be able to use the World Taekwondo President’s Cup in the Gold Coast to prepare for next month’s Oceania Taekwondo Championships in Samoa ©Getty Images
Athletes will be able to use the World Taekwondo President’s Cup in the Gold Coast to prepare for next month’s Oceania Taekwondo Championships in Samoa ©Getty Images

"All competition areas will be equipped with video replay and Daedo electronic body protectors and electronic headgear," Kotsifas said.

"This championship will have the best referees in order to guarantee maximum transparency, fair play and impartiality for the athletes."

The G2-ranked kyorugi event will also provide an opportunity for poomsae athletes to compete.

The 2019 Oceania Taekwondo Championships are scheduled to be held on July 16.