LAHORE, 18th Oct 2023: 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 (PTF). The countries include England, Netherlands, Turkey, Egypt, UAE, Iraq, Oman, Kazakhstan, Palestine, Nepal, Afghanistan, WT Refugees, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg, Jordan, Mali and hosts Pakistan (17th team). The registration process of 268 athletes has been completed. According to PTF President Lt Col (R) Waseem Ahmed Janjua, five-day Kyrugi and Poomsae education courses will be held under the auspices of the Asian Taekwondo Union in collaboration with the PTF 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.
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