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MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 07 Sep, 2023

Pakistan to host Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2023

PTF President Waseem Janjua welcomes ATF General Assembly's decisionSports Bulletin ReportBeirut (Lebanon): Pakistan will host 5th Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2023 in Islamabad, as the Executive Office and General Assembly of the Asian Taekwondo Federation (ATF) awarded this prestigious fixture to Pakistan in the meeting, which took place in Beirut, Lebanon. Delegates from 30 Asian countries participated in the general assembly chaired by AFC President Kyu Seok Lee. President, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Mohammad Waseem Janjua and Secretary General Murtaza Bangash represented Pakistan in the meeting.On this occasion, AFC President Lee Kyu Seok announced the hosting of the 5th COMBAXX Asian Open Taekwondo Championship in Pakistan. Assuring full support to the PTF for the championship, Prof. Kyu Seok Lee said that the 4th Asian Open Taekwondo Championship was successfully organized in Pakistan last year under the auspices of PTF. “I am looking forward to seeing the talent of Pakistani taekwondo players”, he added. PTF President Janjua said: “The hosting of the Asian Championship is an honour for Pakistan. I thanked AFC President Lee Kyu Seok and other officials for awarding this international event. Asian Championship will be held in November this year in Islamabad and it will be attended by top-class taekwondo players from around the world.”

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 22 Aug, 2023

Hamza Saeed wins bronze in World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond Games

Sports Bulletin ReportChuncheon (Korea): Pakistan's Hamza Saeed won the bronze medal in the ongoing World Taekwondo Octagon (Octagon) Diamond Games 2023 in Chuncheon, Korea. Ryong Woo Li of Korea won 2-0 against Hamza Saeed in the semi-final of the event. Earlier, Hamza Saeed defeated Mohammad Ashraf of Afghanistan by 2-1 in the quarterfinal. Meanwhile, in World Taekwondo Beach Championship G-2, Pakistan's Aqdasullah Qadeer and Naila won bronze medals in the Poomsae Event.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 06 Jun, 2023

Taekwondo Federation launches World Taekwondo Federation Care Program

Iram School & College Kahuta hosts program, former cricketer Mohammad Wasim inaugurates Abdul Jabbar FaisalKahuta:-Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has launched the 1st World Taekwondo Federation Care Program, as the first program held at Iram Model School & College in Kahuta, Rawalpindi. The primary aim of the program is to raise awareness about self-defense and promote the global sport of Taekwondo among students from rural backgrounds in schools and colleges.Former cricketer and Chairman Selection Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohammad Wasim graced the occasion as a chief guest. Also, other political figures, sports personalities, parents of children, and other people from the local community participated in the ceremony. President PTF, Col (Retd) Wasim Ahmed Janjua was also present in the ceremony.Former cricketer, Mohammad Wasim said:“Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan and the role of young players is important in popularizing this game. There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan, I am happy to see the children's Taekwondo competitions and also encouraged that Pakistan's young talent is coming up in cricket as well as other sports.”“Children should focus on education first and besides, extra-curricular activities including sports should also be included in their own. Talents should be expressed, there are many cricketers including Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, and me who worked hard from a small area and made the country famous at the international level.”Iram Sikandar Janjua said:“The future of Pakistan is in the hands of these innocent children, our country is a reality. Besides a high standard of education, we provide opportunities for our kids in extra-curricular activities. We have got an affiliation with the federal board and we are trying our best to provide sports facilities to our students. Our institute is an icon of education in our territory. We will lift our standard up and up to educate our nation.”On this occasion, the principal, Iram School & College Iram Sikandar Janjua, president of PTF Colonel Wasim Ahmed Janjua International Coach Sadaqat Hussain, president, Kahota Press Club Raja Imran Zameer Janjua, Principal of Government College Professor Mohammad Shabbir Raja, prominent lawyer Raja Mohammad Sattarullah Sardar Imran, besides a large number of fans were present in the gathering.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 01 Jun, 2023

World Taekwondo Federation Care Program to start on Monday

Sports Bulletin ReportKahuta (June 1, 2023):-The 1st World Taekwondo Federation Care Program will be held on June 5, 2023 here under the banner of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) in with the collaboration of Iram Model School & College in Kahuta.According to an official of PTF, the World Taekwondo Federation Care Program is going to be commenced under the umbrella of PTF in collaboration with the World Taekwondo and Asian Development Foundation in rural areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunekawa (KPK).The opening ceremony of the program will take place on 5th June 2023 at 1030 am at Iram Model School and College in Kahuta. The primary aim of the program is to raise awareness about self-defense and promote the global sport of Taekwondo among students from rural backgrounds in schools and colleges.The program will be run for around 10 to 11 months and will be conducted in different locations in Punjab, KPK, and other remote areas. The Commissioner of Rawalpindi Division will be the chief guest in the opening ceremony. Also, representatives from government departments, different schools, and parents of participating students will attend the ceremony.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 26 May, 2023

Taekwondo News: Pakistan 4 players to feature in World Championship

Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-The 4-man national taekwondo team left for Baku to participate in the World Taekwondo Championship (G-14) scheduled to be held from May 29 to June 4, 2023 in the Crystal Hall Baku, Azerbaijan. South Asian Games gold medalist Haroon Khan, Hamza Umar Saeed, Shahzeb Khan, and Arbaaz Khan will take part in four different weight categories -58kg, -87kg, -54kg, and -68kg respectively. Arbaaz Khan. Umar Saeed will be head of the squad while Yusuf Karami will accompany the squad as the coach of the team. Ashfaq Ahmed will perform the duties of manager, and Faisal Butt as a trainer.Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Professor Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed said:“There is immense talent in taekwondo in Pakistan, if these players are groomed more, surely our players will be at their best at international level.” President PTF Col. Waseem Janjua said:"The players got 17 days of training in Iran this month. Our players are fully fit physically and mentally and they will try hard to reach the victory stand by showing their hundred percent performance”.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 04 May, 2023

Inter-University Championship kicks off in Islamabad

Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:-Martial art athletes of Punjab University have won the title of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) All Pakistan Inter-University National Taekwondo Championship that kicked off here at NUCES FAST Campus.According to organizing secretary, Syed Aoun Abbas, the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences Islamabad is the host the HEC All Pakistan Inter University National Taekwondo Championship 2023 in with the collaboration of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF). Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC, Adam M Tugio Ambassador of Indonesia and Dr Waseem Shahzad, Director Campus NUCES Islamabad were the chief guests at the opening ceremony. Also, Syed Aoun Abbas Manager Sports FAST University, Irfan Sheeraz D.D sports HEC, Asif Assistant Director HEC were on the occasion. The championship will be concluded on May 6, 2023 at the same venue.Results (Gold Medals fights-Day-1):-54 Kg: Mohammad Azaad (Punjab University) beat Hassnat Alam (University of Central Punjab) -58 kg: Tayyan Yousaf (University of Central Punjab) beat Umer Dinn (Karakram International University)-74 kg: Saqlain Anjum (Punjab University) beat Abu Huraira (University of Lahore) -87 kg: Ibrar Khan (University of Central Punjab) beat Shazer Ahmed (Lahore Garrison University)-68 kg: Muneeb Khan (Punjab University) beat Amir Khan (University of Central Punjab)

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 20 Feb, 2023

GTA to establish Taekwondo Centre of Excellence in Pakistan

Sports Bulletin Report ISLAMABAD, February 20: A three-member Korean delegation of Gyeonggido Taekwondo Association (GTA) arrived here on Monday for a 5-day visit to fix the modalities for establishing a Taekwondo Centre of Excellence (TCE) in Pakistan. The delegation was comprising GTA President Kim Kyuengduk, Executive Director, Kim Pyeong, Director Mun He Sung received a warm welcome by the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination( IPC) Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari, Acting Director General, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Mohammad Ibrar, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) Col. (Retd.) Waseem Janjua, Korean Poomsae head coach Choi Seong and other officials at the arrival of Islamabad. The GTA delegation visited different locations of the twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad to select the venue for the Taekwondo Centre of Excellence. It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) and Gyeonggido Taekwondo Association of Korea (TAK) have already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the development of matters of mutual interest of this sport in both the countries. GTA President Kim Kyuengduk said: “We are very much happy to again here in Pakistan to find out some more options to establish centre of excellence for taekwondo and martial arts games. Gyeonggido Taekwondo Association decided to supports Pakistan and their talented kids to enhance their skills in the field of taekwondo. We want to establish this project in Pakistan because of wonderful efforts done by Pakistan Taekwondo Federation in last few years as well as Pakistan is like centre headquarter for South and West Asian countries and having easy approach for everyone having good option for GTA to establish centre of excellence here”. “I am very happy to receive warm welcome from Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari as he promised me if I would come Pakistan he will come to receive at airport. Ehsan Mazari is a gentleman who also want to promote sports in Pakistan as well”. He said that GTA would continue their support with mutual cooperation as after establishing a centre of excellence. “We will hold many training camps, seminars, technical courses for players and officials to enhance their skills not only in taekwondo but also in martial arts taekwondo as well. Everyone wants to learn and win in the taekwondo but this is the game how to respect and educate others”.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 06 Feb, 2023

Fujairah Open International Taekwondo: Pakistan lift only 3 bronzes

Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE): Pakistan taekwondo athletes could win just three bronze medals in the 10th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship which was held at Dubai, United Arabs Emirates (UAE). According to president, Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) Col (Retd) Mohammad WasimJanjua, the 10th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship was a huge success with more than 700 players from 36 countries. The tournament was organized by Fujairah Martial Arts Club (FMAC), and in three age-categories including Under-12, Under-14 Juniors, and Seniors’ participated. Pakistani contingent participated in the seniors’ category, as the Pakistan comprising 20 players, six referees, and five officials. Haroon Khan got bronze medal in male +58 kg Weight Category. Mohammad Arbaz Khan won bronze medal in male +63 kg Weight Category. Hamza Omer Saeed claimed the bronze medal in male + 87 kg Categary. “PTF is highly obliged to Pakistan Sports Board and Inter Provincial Coordination for continues support as well as approved financial grant for this prestigious event. However, the federation also managed to take this huge contingent through sponsors, their annual grant and self-financed by the athletes. The main aim for participation in this mega event was to give exposure to our athletes and also bring a soft image of Pakistan to other countries, “he concluded.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 03 Feb, 2023

Pakistan athletes arrive in Dubai to participate in Al- Fujairah Open

Sports Bulletin Report Dubai (UAE): The Pakistan Taekwondo team, consisting of talented young athletes, arrived in Dubai to participate in the coveted 10th Al Fujairah Open Taekwondo (G-2) Championship to be played at Sheikh Zayed Sports City. Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has selected the players on their international performance including South Asian Games gold medalist Haroon Khan, Shahzeb, Hamza Saeed, Mazhar Abbas, Sinan Ashfaq, Arbaaz Khan while among the women players, the 4th Combaxx Asian Taekwondo Championship Gold medalist Naqsh Hamdani and Fatima Al-Zahra are part of the squad. Haroon Khan, who is a part of the national team, is upbeat, saying that the players are fully prepared for the coveted Al Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship. “Participation in the international event will improve our game further and increase our experience during the championship” he said, adding, there will also be an opportunity of collaborating with world players to discuss with our contemporary players and professional coaches from other countries, which will be beneficial for us in the future. The Head Coach Yusuf Karami of Iran said that our players are fully fit both physically and mentally for the Fujairah Open and they will try hard to reach the victory stand by showing their hundred percent capability and performance.

MARTIAL ARTS - Taekwondo 03 Nov, 2022

Two Pakistani athletes among six qualify for Asian Open finals

AA Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Shahzaib Khan and female athlete Naqsh Hamdani have qualified for the final after winning their respective semi-finals in their respective categories in the ongoing 4th Combaxx Asian Open International Taekwondo Championship G2 being organized by Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) at the Liaquat Gymnasium on Thursday. Shahzaib Khan downed Islalmov Zhakhrekan of Kazakhstan in the -54 Men’s semi-final contest While Naqsh Hamdani outplayed Zahro Mizzare of Afghanistan in the -53 women’s category semifinal. Besides, the following other players have also qualified for the finals in their respective categories of various contests. Female athlete Aidana (Kazakhstan) downed Ana Delo of Timor Leste in the -46 kg Women's semi-final while Indra Bajneet (Nepal) beat Maliha Ali of Pakistan in the semi-final of -67 kg Women’s semi-final. Meanwhile, Farzan Falah (Iran) beat Ibrahim Zaki (Egypt) and outplayed n the semi-final of the -63 kg Men in the semi-final. Farzan Falah (Iran) beat Ibrahim Zaki (Egypt) in the -80 kg Men’s semis. In the semi-final of the -80 kg Men’s category, Hasan Bashiri (Iran) beat Alireza (Iran), In the earlier matches, Shahzaib Khan outplayed Elwalid Mahdy Khalid from Egypt 2-0 in the -54 Men’s competition, while Naqsh Hamdani beat compatriot Fakhra Khalid 2-0 in -53 women’s category contest. Earlier, in the Quarterfinal of the -54kg Men’s contest, Shahzaib Khan had downed Muhib Mohammad from Egypt by 2-1. In the -46 kg- women’s contest, Pakistan' Hana beat Yadiba from Kazakistan by 2-0 while in the -67 women’s contest, Nepal's Basnet beat Nisa Hala from Srilanka by 2-0. In the -63 Men’s contest, Zaki from Egypt beat Noman from Pakistan by 2-0.