Pakistan Taekwondo team has left for South Korea via Dubai through a private airline to feature in the 7th Asian Poomsae, the 25th Asian Kyorugi and the Chuncheon Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships 2022.They would begin their tour by taking part in training sessions on June 22, according to a communique here on Tuesday.
The Asian Poomsae event would get underway at Chuncheon City on June 23 while the 25th Asian Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship would be held from June 24-27.
The 2022 Chuncheon Korea Open International Taekwondo Championship has been scheduled to be played from June 27.
Before their departure at Jinnah International Airport, the kukkiwon coach Master Seongoh Choi of Korea said that Pakistani players are highly talented and keen learners as well.
They have worked hard and undergone rigorous training for the Asian events and are also mentally and physically fit and will give their hundred per cent performance to make it to the victory podium”, Seongoh Choi said. South Asian Games Gold Medalist Haroon Khan said that it is a matter of pride for them to represent the country at international events, all players are upbeat and aspire to give their best to produce remarkable results for the country and win laurels.
Chief of Army Staff G-One Championship Gold medal winner Hamza Saeed said that the best international players are featured in the event and that players are aiming for victory in these prestigious events.
Female Athletes Flower Zaheer and Fatima Tuz Zehra said that participation in these events will help players gain experience and also gain international exposure to polish their game.
Besides, they will get an opportunity to interact with the best world players and coaches by playing alongside them which will add to their experience.
Pakistan Taekwondo Federation President Lt Col (retd) Waseem Janjua said that our players’ participation in the 10-day training and coaching camp in Iran earlier this month, will be instrumental in the team’s good performance. “World’s best outfits are featuring in these events but our team is also well-prepared and I hope that they will produce good results and fetch medals for the country,” Lt Col Waseem Janjua concluded.—APP
