Three Bangladeshi Taekwondo practitioners are set to fly to South Korea to take part in the final round of the Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship to be held in Muju City, Chunbuk Province in South Korea from October 31 to November 4 this year.
Earlier, they participated in the 2022 Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Competition on June 30 to July 1 this year.
Congratulating the Bangladesh Taekwondo practitioners on the selection, Ambassador Lee Jaug-keun emphasized that Taekwondo has been playing an important role in the development of Korea-Bangladesh relations.
“Taekwondo helps young people protect themselves physically and mentally, in particular during the unprecedented difficult times caused by COVID-19,” he said.
The South Korean envoy said Bangladeshi people proved to the world their willingness and capability to accomplish an almost impossible task and to chart a bright future through the Padma Bridge.
“In the same vein, I am very confident that the young Bangladesh taekwondo practitioners will bring glory to Bangladesh with their big achievements in the major world sports event soon,” he said.
The Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has selected 91 people from 30 countries to fight for glory in the birthplace of Taekwondo.
From Bangladesh, two young players, Kundu Epsita and Ashraf Ailna Binte, and Husain Nooruddin, along with a coach, grand master Jusang Lee, were invited to go to Korea for this event.
The Korean government will bear all the necessary financial burdens for this Bangladesh Taekwondo team to participate in this event in Korea.
The 2022 Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship was held successfully on 30th June and 1st July at the Friday at National Sports Council Gymnasium, Dhaka. In the men’s senior group, Bangladesh Army Won Champions winning 14 medals, and Border Guards Bangladesh finished second.
In Bangladesh, it was the year 2000 when taekwondo started to take root and now has grown to almost 10,000 practitioners with more than 56 taekwondo dojangs across the country.
Taekwondo is not only a sport but a martial art learned by high-ranking soldiers, police, and border guards that has contributed to Bangladesh's security.
In particular, taekwondo has been widely enjoyed by Bangladeshi young people, including girls. To inspire interest and passion for Taekwondo in Bangladesh, the Korean government has been providing various support by sending a Taekwondo master and providing regular Taekwondo uniforms, gear, and practice.
Bangladesh and South Korea will celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties next year.
The Embassy is preparing plenty of events and occasions to commemorate their friendship, including taekwondo events for Taekwondo practitioners in Bangladesh to join a year-long festival.
Source: United News of Bangladesh