Friday, July 11, 2025
spot_img

State taekwondo on global stage

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

By Our Reporter

Shillong, Oct 17: A contingent of taekwondo athletes hailing from various age groups and diverse weight categories from East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, is gearing up to participate in the highly anticipated 1st Bangabandhu Open International Taekwondo Championships. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from October 19 to 21, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The East Khasi Hills District Taekwondo Association (EKHDTA) has received a significant boost with the involvement of Master UN Shukla, a seasoned 5th Dan black belt and an internationally recognized referee, who has been specially invited to officiate the championship. This endorsement furtherderscores the caliber of the event and the talent it is set to showcase.
EKHDTA expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable Chief Minister of Meghalaya for his unwavering support and personal commitment to ensure that the team is well-prepared and able to participate in this prestigious international championship.
The team, spearheaded by Team Coach Pinky Narzary and Team Manager Teiman Swer, comprises a group of talented and dedicated taekwondo athletes. The participants are, Teinam Swer: Junior Boys (Under-59kg), Rinreiso Luiram: Junior Boys (Under-55kg), Marcellino Rymbai: Cadet Boys (Under-45kg), Clifford Luiram: Cadet Boys (Under-37kg), Yusuf Wanchwa Tariang: Cadet Boys (Under-33kg), San Iktiar Basaiawmoit: Sub-Junior Boys (Under-35kg), Safika Bernis Dkhar: Sub-Junior Girls (Over-40+), Alia Lyngdoh: Sub-Junior Girls (Under-35kg), Pinky Narzary: Poomsae Female (Under-40 years), Zoe Guite Mawthoh: Poomsae Female (Under-50 years), Sabitri: Poomsae Female (Under-60 years)
The East Khasi Hills District Taekwondo Association is poised to make Meghalaya proud as they embark on this exciting journey to Bangladesh, aiming to clinch victory and showcase their exceptional skills on the international stage. The upcoming 1st Bangabandhu Open International Taekwondo Championships promises to be a thrilling spectacle, and all eyes will be on the talented athletes representing Meghalaya, India.

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Sitharaman holds discussion with Meghalaya Governor on state’s issues

  Shillong, July 11: The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, paid a visit to Raj...

92 Meghalaya border villages under Vibrant Village Programme

Shillong, July 11: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that 92 border villages in Meghalaya have...

22 Maoists, including eight females, surrender in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, July 11: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, 22 Maoists laid down their arms on...

BJP looting land, forest, water: Rahul Gandhi at ‘save Constitution’ rally in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 11: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday targeted the BJP, alleging that the ruling party has...