Pakistani athletes to take part in three international taekwondo events
Several taekwondo fighters from Pakistan will be featuring in three upcoming international taekwondo events from 18th to 29th July in Amman, Jordan.
As confirmed by Pakistan Taekwondo Federation, President, Lt Col (R) Wasim Ahmed Janjua, Pakistani athletes will be participating in the 10th Asian Kyorugi Juniors Taekwondo Championship, El Hassan International Open Cup 2019 and Youth Cadet Championship 2019, which are scheduled to be held from July 18th to 29th in Amman, Jordan.
Pakistan Taekwondo Federation, President also informed that Pakistani Taekwondo Team consists of 25 members including officials and athletes and that the participation is made possible with the kind support of Lt Gen Javed Iqbal (R), HI (M), PTWF Patron, Omar Saeed, CEO Hankook, Ahmed MD AAA Enterprises, Ashfaq Ahmed KP and Fata Taekwondo Associations and IPC Minister Dr Fahmida Mirza.
Col Wasim and PTWF Secretary, Murtaza Hassan Bangash will also attend the general council meeting of Asia. The bidding of championships of Asia for 2021 will also be announced. The PTWF has already requested the PSB in this regard for the financial and administrative support.
President, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation said,
“The PWTF management is hopeful to get desired results during these events which will not only improve their skills and techniques but also help in presenting positive image of the country at world level."
The Ambassador of Pakistan in Jordan has also been informed about this mega event and he is likely to be there to witness the championships and to meet the Pakistani contingent.
Pakistan team comprises of: Taimur Saeed, Muhammad Danish, Hamza Saeed, Ammar Ashfaq, Saad Asif, Sinan Ashfaq and trainer and coach Faisal Butt.
