Namyangju Brings Together Taekwondo Enthusiasts... Mayor's Cup Tournament Successfully Held

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th that it successfully concluded the "20th Namyangju Mayor's Taekwondo Tournament" at the Namyangju Sports and Culture Center Indoor Gymnasium on the 18th.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, delivered a greeting at the 20th Namyangju Mayor's Taekwondo Competition held on the 18th at the indoor gymnasium of the Namyangju Sports and Culture Center. Provided by Namyangju City

This tournament was organized to improve Taekwondo skills, promote public health, and vitalize recreational sports among citizens.

The opening ceremony was attended by key figures including Namyangju Mayor Gwangdeok Joo, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, the president of the Namyangju Sports Council, and the president of the Namyangju Taekwondo Association, who offered encouragement to the athletes.

More than 1,020 athletes participated in intense competition. The tournament featured a variety of events, including Poomsae (recreational and elite), sparring, knifehand breaking and speed kicking, aerial breaking, Taekwondo gymnastics, and comprehensive demonstrations, allowing athletes of all ages from children to adults to showcase their high-level skills. In addition, a performance by the Namyangju Taekwondo Demonstration Team heightened the atmosphere at the venue.

Mayor Joo stated, "Taekwondo is the national sport of Korea and a sport enjoyed by people around the world," adding, "We will continue to actively support children and youth so they can nurture their dreams through Taekwondo."

Kang Singwan, President of the Namyangju Taekwondo Association, remarked, "The passion and efforts of the participants are the driving force behind the development of Taekwondo in Namyangju. We will do our best to ensure that Taekwondo continues to be established as a leading recreational sport in the region."

Namyangju City held the '20th Namyangju Mayor's Taekwondo Competition' on the 18th at the Namyangju Sports and Culture Center Indoor Gymnasium. Provided by Namyangju City

Meanwhile, the city holds this tournament every year to promote physical fitness among citizens through Taekwondo and to strengthen ties within the local sports community. Namyangju remains committed to broadening the base of Taekwondo, which is the city’s representative martial art discipline.

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