Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BARAMULLA, Sept 19: Third District Taekwondo Championships, organised by the District Association, concluded at Indoor Sports Complex, Khwajabagh, here today.
The final day witnessed a massive combative skill show between the senior and junior athlete’s in both male and female categories. More than 100 players participated in different weight categories.
The championship was closed off with the demonstration of Taekwondo fights by young boys and girls of different Clubs/Institutions.
The chief guest of the closing ceremony was Adv. Neelofar Masood (Joint Secretary, J&K Taekwondo Association), joined by Dr Khalid Mehraj (Patron) Baramulla Taekwondo Association as guest of honour.
While speaking on the occasion, she congratulated all the medallists and participants for taking part in the said championship. She ensured that only Gold medallists will have a chance to participate in the forthcoming UT Taekwondo Championships. She along with Dr Khalid Mehraj distributed medals among all the medallists and memento of honour were given to coaches also.
Ramanjeet Kaur, Farkhanda Khan, Mumtaz Nazir (Joint Secretary, BTA), Mohsin Ali (Coach) and Zain Nazir (International Medallist) were present during the event as special guests.
The technical team was led by Danish Manzoor (Indian Team Athlete) along with all the officials to make this event technically fair for every participant.