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MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 09 Aug, 2025

6 male and one female Pakistani to participate in Kazakhstan Open

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: A total of 6 male and 1 female Pakistani athletes will represent Pakistan in the Kazakhstan Open International Taekwondo Championship 2025, which is scheduled to commence on August 9 in the capital city of the host country. Four officials of the Pakistan taekwondo team will accompany the players. According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), All 10 members of the contingent have departed for Kazakhstan today at 11.50 am from Islamabad Airport. Pakistan Taekwondo is very hopeful to see good performance. This participation will also very helpful for the preparations / participation in upcoming international events.Names of players: Abubakar Siddiq, Haroon Khan, Noman Khan, Mohammad Arbaz Khan, Hamza Omer Saeed, Kaif Anwar, and Faateema tuz Zahraa (Female Player).Team Officials: Lt Col Zeeshan Aslam (Head of Team), Yousaf Kararmi (Head Coach), Syed Sadaqat Hussain (Manger), Faisal Nadeem Butt (Physio).

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 24 Jul, 2025

Asian Taekwondo elects Wasim Janjua as its Council Member

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) announced on Thursday that President PTF Lt Col (Retd) Raja Wasim Ahmed Janjua has been elected as a Council Member of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU). According to an official of PTF; the elections took place during the ATU General Assembly held on July 24, 2025, in Kuching, Malaysia.This achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s growing presence in the international Taekwondo community. Lt Col Raja Wasim Ahmed’s election reflects his years of dedicated service to the sport and his contributions to promoting taekwondo both nationally and internationally.In the same assembly, Sang Jin Kim of South Korea was elected as the new President of the Asian Taekwondo Union.The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation congratulates both leaders and looking forward to work collaboratively to further the development of taekwondo in Asia.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 09 Jul, 2025

Pakistan Poomsae Team show notable performances in World University Festival

Sports Bulletin ReportDaegu (South Korea): The Pakistan Junior Poomsae National Team demonstrated excellence, skill, and discipline at the prestigious Daegu 2025 World University Taekwondo Festival, earning an impressive four medals in Poomsae events. This remarkable achievement marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s growing stature in international Taekwondo competition.Medal Achievements in Poomsae CategoriesRecognized Poomsae – Under 30 Female IndividualGold Medal: Zena Sheraz (Pakistan)Recognized Poomsae – Junior Female IndividualSilver Medal: Kaneez Zainab (Pakistan)Bronze Medal: Zymal Naqvi (Pakistan)Recognized Poomsae – Junior Male IndividualGold Medal: Syed Mohammad Zohaib Qadri (Pakistan) Poomsae Medal Tally for Pakistan 2 Gold Medals 1 Silver Medal 1 Bronze MedalThis outstanding performance in South Korea—Pakistan’s second competitive appearance in the country—not only reflects the unwavering dedication and talent of our national athletes but also highlights the exceptional leadership and coaching efforts of Seong Oh Choi, Head Coach of the Pakistan National Poomsae Team. His tireless work in preparing and mentoring the team played a pivotal role in securing these international accolades.The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation remains committed to the development of youth athletes and continues to work towards excellence at both national and global levels.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 15 Feb, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open: Pakistan Shine in Poomsae with 16 golds

Abdullah AsjadISLAMABAD (PR): Pakistan’s taekwondo athletes have delivered an outstanding performance in the Poomsae event of the Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open, concluding the category with a total of 16 gold medals, 8 on the opening day and 8 more on the second day. The national contingent also secured 7 silver and 14 bronze medals on day two, further solidifying Pakistan’s dominance in the competition.Gold Medalists on Day Two (8 Golds):Free Style Mixed Team Over 17 – Naqvi, Sial, Abbas, Iqbal, MaryamFree Style Pair Over 17 – Nailah, HamzaFree Style Individual Over 17 (Male) – Hamza AmeerFree Style Individual Over 17 (Female) – Naqvi ZymalTeam Under 30 Male – Qadeer, Waheed, DeedarTeam Over 30 Male – Ahmed, Hussain, MumtazTeam Over 30 Female – Nisa, Sabir, BashirTeam Under 30 Female – Sheraz, Batool, MaryamFocus Now on Kyorugi (Sparring) Events: With the Poomsae events concluded, all eyes are now on the Kyorugi (sparring) competitions, where Pakistan will compete for more podium finishes. The national taekwondo team, buoyed by its strong start, is determined to build on this momentum and further strengthen its position on the international stage.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 15 Feb, 2025

Asian Open Championship: Pakistan win 8 gold medals on Day-1

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Hosts Pakistan athletes clinched 8 gold medals on the opening day of the Asian Taekwondo Open Championship 2025 that started here at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday.Results (Day-1 Poomsae Category):Gold Winners: Hussain Adil (Individual Under 30 Male), Hussain Mudassar (Individual Under 40 Male), Khan Mohammad (Individual Under 50 Male), Nisa Mehr Un (Individual Under 30 Female), Sabir Sana (Individual Under 50 Female), Hussain/Naila (Pair Under 30), Mumtaz/Bashir (Pair Over 30), Hashemi Sayed Zarif (AFG) (Individual Under 60 Male)Silver & Bronze Medalists: Latif Kainat, Shafaqat Aqsa, Ahmed Shahbaz, Anas Muhammad, Ali Irshad, Usmani Rafia, and others contributed to Pakistan’s impressive medal tally in the Poomsae division.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 13 Feb, 2025

Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025 to kick off on Friday

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: The stage is ready to roll into action Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025, here at the international sports venue Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Friday.This major international event will feature 113 Poomsae athletes from 22 countries, along with 200 international delegates, including athletes, officials, and referees. Additionally, the championship will witness fierce competitions in the Kyorugi category, comprising Junior Division: 110 Participants, and Senior Division: 302 Participants.Participating Nations: Oman (2 Athletes), Iran (15 Athletes), Palestine (7 Athletes), Afghanistan (31 Athletes), Saudi Arabia (29 Athletes), Kazakhstan (6 Athletes), Egypt (11 Athletes), France (5 Athletes), Great Britain (1 Athlete), Morocco (2 Athletes), Kenya (3 Athletes), Mali (2 Athletes), Portugal (1 Athlete), UAE (3 Athletes), Greece (1 Athlete), Jordan (1 Athlete), Andorra (2 Athletes), Canada (1 Athlete), Iraq (1 Athlete), Uzbekistan (5 Athletes), Tajikistan (4 Athletes), Germany (3 Athletes)President, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Col (Retd) Waseem Janjua said: "This championship is a remarkable opportunity to showcase Pakistan's hosting capabilities while promoting Taekwondo at both junior and senior levels. With over 400 Kyorugi participants and 113 Poomsae athletes, the event will be a spectacular display of talent and sportsmanship."

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 06 Feb, 2025

487 athletes confirmed for Asian Taekwondo Open Championships

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Around 487 athletes from 22 different Countries have confirmed their participation in the Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025, which will kick off on February 14 at the international sports arena Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad.According to an official of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), 487 athletes from 22 countries, including Pakistan, have registered to participate in the Combaxx 7th Asian Taekwondo Open Championships 2025. 110 athletes will show their game skill in the Poomsae fixture while 100 players will participate in Junior Kyorugi category competitions. 277 athletes of the region will fight for top honour in the Senior Kyorugi fixture.International martial arts event is scheduled to take place from February 14 to 20, 2025. This international championship marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's taekwondo history and represents a major step toward promoting the sport on the global stage.Registration for the championship remains open until 11th February 2025, providing a final opportunity for interested athletes to participate in this landmark event. Athletes from various countries have expressed their excitement to visit Pakistan, appreciating the country's renowned hospitality and looking forward to competing at a high level.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 21 Oct, 2024

Kukkiwon Director Asia, Cholong Um Visits Taekwondo Federation Secretariat

Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: Cholong Um, Director Asia of Kukkiwon Headquarters, Korea visited Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) office, as the top officials of federation welcomed her Secretariat Office here on Monday.During her visit, she engaged in discussions with Lt. Col. (Retd) Raja Waseem Ahmed Janjua, President of PTF, Najam Siddiqui, Director International Affairs, and Mehraj Aslam, Director Kukkiwon Affairs of PTF, focusing on Kukkiwon-related matters.Cholong Um commended the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation for its dedicated efforts in managing the Kukkiwon Dan Promotion Tests and the issuance of Dan Certifications to Black Belt holders. She also toured the Kukkiwon Headquarters office currently being established within the PTF Secretariat.A ceremony was held to exchange souvenirs between both organizations, marking the occasion with respect and mutual appreciation. In attendance were notable figures, including Master Khalil Jabran, Korean Master Choi, and Syed Sadaqat Hussain, Executive Member of PTF.This visit further strengthens the ties between Kukkiwon and the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation, reflecting a shared commitment to the promotion of Taekwondo in Pakistan.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 17 Oct, 2024

Pakistan athletes clinch Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2024

Sports Bulletin ReportTangerang (Indonesia): Pakistani athletes after showing sparking performance in the 6th Asian Open (Kyorugi) Taekwondo Championship in Indonesia 2024 and claimed top position, as Pakistan team lifted 3 gold, 3 Silver, and 2 bronze medals in the regional martial art fixture at Tangerand, Indoneia on Thursday. Kazakhstan got 2nd while Malaysia remained on 3rd place.Pakistan also best team award, best athlete award (Shahzaib Khan), and best coach award (Yousef Karami). Lt Col (Retd) Raja Wasim Ahmed President, Omar Saeed, CEO and Kooboong Kim, Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation congratulated team members and officials for the outstanding performance.Medals Winners Details:Shahzaib ( -54 KG ), Gold MedalHaroon Khan (-58 KG), Gold Gold MedalAbubakar (-58 KG), Silver Gold MedalIkhtasham UL Haq ( -87 KG), Silver Gold MedalHamza Omer Saeed ( +87 KG), Silver Gold MedalMazhar Abbas (-80 KG), Bronze Gold MedalManisha - (+73 KG), Gold MedalMaliha Ali (-73 KG), Bronze MedalNoman Khan (-63KG), Lost Qtr FinalsSaud Khan (-63 KG), Lost Qtr FinalsMohammad Arbaz Khan (-68 KG), Lost Qtr FinalNoor Rahman (-54 KG), Lost pre Qtr Final.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 15 Oct, 2024

Asian Taekwondo: Ikhtshamul wins Silver, Maleeha lifts Bronze

Sports Bulletin ReportTangerang (Indonesia): Pakistani male athlete Ikhtshamul Haq clinched a silver medal while female player Maleeha Ali bagged the bronze medal in the 6th Asian Taekwondo Open Championship 2024 in Tangerang, Indonesia.In the (-87 kg) final, Malaysia's Zubair defeated Pakistan's Ikhtshamul Haque by 5-7 and 7-12 points. Whereas, Ikhtsham-ul-Haq won the Silver Medal by defeating 13-10 and 10-0 against Azhar Salim of Indonesia. KASSANOV Izyat defeated Pakistan's Arbaz Khan 2-1. Arbaz Khan won the first round 8-6, but Izyat bounced back to win the second round 9-7 and the third round 7-19. Qualified for the semi-finals in the women's -73 category in the semi-finals, Korea's Shin Jeongeun beat Pakistan's Maleeha Ali 3-0 and 4-1 to make it to the final in the women's -57 category in the Philippines. Mc CANN Nicole won by 3-5 and 7-5 margin against Pakistan's Noor Fatima.