ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): A total of 16 countries have confirmed their participation in the 5th COMBAXX Asian Open Taekwondo Championship to be held at Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex, under the auspices of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation.
The countries include England, Netherlands, Turkey, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Oman, Kazakhstan, Palestine, Nepal, Afghanistan, WT Refugees, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Jordan, Mali and the host Pakistan (17th team).
The registration process of 268 athletes has been completed. According to the President of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation Lt. Col. (R) Waseem Ahmed Janjua, under the auspices of the Asian Taekwondo Union in collaboration with the PTF, 5-day Kyrugi and Poomsae education courses would be held from October 27 to 31, in which international coaches and managers from different countries including Pakistan will participate.
In addition, the Asian Taekwondo Union Referees Education Course will be held on October 29 and 30 as well as the education programme of Khyrougi and Poomsae will also be conducted from October 27 to 31 at Pakistan Sports Board.