ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), is all set to establish a Taekwondo centre of excellence, in the country’s capital, Islamabad, with the aim of preparing players to compete at international level, said an official, yesterday.
President of the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation, Waseem Janjua, said, the centre would be established with standard facilities to enhance youngsters’ skills for international competitions, especially for the Olympics.
“Once established, the centre will hold training camps, seminars, and technical courses for players and officials, to enhance their skills, not only in taekwondo but also in other forms of martial arts.”
Taekwondo is an emerging game in Pakistan, and its players have won several honours during the last few decades. The PTF has already started a nationwide campaign, to recruit young talented players for training.
Pakistan won three gold, three silver and six bronze medals in the 10th South Asian Games held in Colombo in 2006, followed by three silver and four bronze medals in the 11th South Asian Games held in Dhaka in 2010.– NNN-APP
