Rawalpindi (TDI): The 18th Korean Ambassador’s National Junior and Cadet Kyorugi and Poomsae Taekwondo Championships concluded in Rawalpindi, marking another successful edition of the prestigious national event co-hosted by the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation and the Embassy of South Korea.
More than 530 taekwondo athletes from across the country competed in various categories during the championship.
Teams represented major national institutions and regions, including the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Railways, Pakistan Police, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Chargé d’Affaires of South Korea, Park Jaelark, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (Women Wing) Saba Shamim attended the concluding ceremony.
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Speaking on the occasion, the Chargé d’ Affaires highlighted that Taekwondo is the national sport of Korea and a discipline that teaches self-control, respect, discipline, and consideration for others.
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He expressed his appreciation to the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation, instructors, and officials for their dedication to promoting Taekwondo in Pakistan.
Sohail Majeed
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