ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
ISLAMABAD (October 9, 2020):-The National Taekwondo Championship will be staged from October 28 to November 1, 2020 at Kala Shah Kaku, Lahore under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF).
According to an official of PTF, over 550 male and female athletes will compete in different categories from all provinces, departments, services and affiliated units of federation. The national event of taekwondo is a regular feature and is one of the mega events on the calendar of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation.
This is an excellent opportunity for the players from all over the country to exhibit their proficiency in their respective events. The championship is also provided them a platform for developing greater goodwill among all the regions of the country, which is vital for national integrity. The championship is likely to attract a large number of gatherings. A high quality of fights will be expected during the championship.
The colourful opening ceremony will be held on 28 Oct 2020 at S A Garden, Kala Shah Kaku, Lahore. The Opening Ceremony will be hosted by Management of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation. Latest Electronic Sensors and Digital Scoring equipment will be used during this event. This year’s event is very special as it will be organized under the slogan ``Raise Your Spirit’’ after COVID-19 Pandemic.
Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan WAPDA, Pakistan Railway, Pakistan Police, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa, Sind, Balochistan, Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan, Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) will participate in the 5-day national taekwondo showpiece.