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In memory of the founder of Taekwon-Do, General
Choi Hong Hi
June 14-15, 2009
5th General Choi National TKD Championship Concluded
First time, Nepali Army has participated
Another historic success comes on the way
of ITF Taekwon-Do Development of Nepal along with Nepal ITF. For the first time in the history of ITF Taekwon-Do
in Nepal and in Nepal ITF, the Nepali Army Team has participated on the 5th General Choi National Taekwon-do Championship-2009.
The event took place in the Bulls Indoor Sports Hall of Kathmandu, Nepal from June 14-15, 2009.
ITF Taekwon-Do was launched in Nepal in 1999 by establishing Nepal International Taewkon-Do Federation. After then,
Nepal ITF has struggled in a progressive way to promote ITF Taekwon-Do throughout the Nepal. After almost eight
years, Nepal ITF was recognized by the government of Nepal in 2006. Since then, ITF Taekwon-Do event has been included
in the National Government Sports Festival in the beginning of 2009. This opened the door to launching ITF Taekwon-Do
in the governing body in a practical way which made it possible to start ITF Taekwon-Do in the Nepali Army. And,
it makes the another history as the Nepali Army team participated for the first time in the 5th General Choi National
Taekwon-Do ITF Championship-2009. “We feel this as the honour of General Choi on his passed way anniversary, which,
carries his though on the development of real Taewkon-Do” Said the president of Nepal ITF Krishna Bahadur Balal.
He added “This is the important step on the success of ITF Taekwon-Do as the departmental team of Nepal Army has
participated and this opens the door to start ITF Taekwon-Do in Nepal Police and Arm Police Force”
In memory of founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, all the players, guests, instructors, officials and spectators
bowed to General Choi Hong Hi, and observed one minute silent respect to the father of Taekwon-Do.
In the championship one hundred sixty players from different 14 zonal Teams and a Nepali Army team has participated.
Where the Bagmati zone claimed 10 gold medals to win the team championship, Lumbini zone finished second with five
gold medals, while Narayani came third with four gold medals. Nepali Army team won four gold medals as well best
discipline team award. Nepali Army player Tej Bahadur Bogati adjudged the best player on the senior male weight,
where Dhan Maya Dangi of Rapti Zone won best player in senior female and Bagmati duo Krishna Tamang and Puja Giri
declared the best players in junior male and female section respectively.
The Member of the National Sports Council Niran Khada along with the president of Nepal ITF Krishna Bahadur Balal
distributed the Trophies, Medals and Certificates to the winners and participants.
Sincerely Yours
Krishna Bahadur Balal
President, Nepal ITF
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Players and Umpires of 5th General Choi Memorial
Championship
President of NITF Krishna Bahadur Balal presenting
the logo of 5th General Choi Memorial
National TKD Championship to the member of National Sports Council, Niran Khadka
President of NITF Krishna Bahadur Balal and
Chief Instructor Anju Nath Shrestha
with the players of the Champion team Bagmati Zone
Best players in Senior Male, Female and Junior
Male and Female Category
5th General Choi Memorial National Taekwon-Do ITF Championship |
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