Taekwondo championships begin in Kyrenia
Three separate championships opened with a ceremony at the Kyrenia Avrasya Taekwondo Centre. About 150 athletes will compete over three days for medals and rankings.
The championships, hosted by the TRNC Taekwondo Federation, opened with a ceremony at the Kyrenia Avrasya Taekwondo Centre. Three events are being held under the organization: the 23rd Euro-Asia GTF Taekwondo Championship, the 36th TRNC WTF Taekwondo Championship, and the 11th World Budo Martialarts Championship.
Around 150 athletes are competing over three days for medals and rankings. Athletes from Türkiye, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Russia and Bulgaria are taking part. Close contests were held on the first day, when athletes from different countries came together under one roof.
On the first day, Olympic System WTF bouts and hand break competitions were held. On Friday, GTF karakuşak, hyong and free sparring, along with break competitions, will continue.
International referees are officiating the matches. Awards will be presented by Federation President Senior Grand Master Eyüp Zafer Gökbilen, Azerbaijan Budo Federation President Cemal Yangın, and the team leaders of the participating countries.
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