Arab Taekwondo Cup, Fujairah Taekwondo Championship attract huge number of athletes
With top athletes in the fray, the much-anticipated fifth edition of the Arab Taekwondo Cup will kick off at the Zayed Sports Complex on Wednesday.
The event will take place under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
Arab Taekwondo Cup serves as a prelude to the 12th edition of the Fujairah International Taekwondo Championship, classified as a G2 event, which will commence on February 9.
A total of 4,164 male and female athletes from various countries worldwide are set to participate in both tournaments.
Earlier, during a press conference held at the Fujairah Martial Arts Club, the organizing committee revealed the tournament details.
Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, President of the UAE Taekwondo Federation and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Idriss Al Hilali, President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation from Morocco, Nader Abu Shawish, Director of the Fujairah Martial Arts Club, and Engineer Ali Qassem, Director of the Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation, the main sponsor of both championships.
The Arab Taekwondo Cup features 1,535 athletes, while the Fujairah International Championship will see the participation of 2,629 athletes from around the world in highly competitive bouts aimed at securing podium finishes.
Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, welcomed the participants and emphasized that the event aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to host global sporting events.
He highlighted the significant role these tournaments play in enhancing sports and tourism activities in the emirate.
He also noted that this edition sets new records with an increased number of participants compared to previous years, adding that the UAE national team will compete with 60 male and female athletes.
For his part, Nader Abu Shawish, Tournament Director and Director of the Fujairah Martial Arts Club, confirmed that the competitions will feature champions who have previously won world titles and achieved major international accomplishments in recent years.
Additionally, the President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation praised the high level of preparation, the precision of the organization, and the remarkable increase in the number of participants from various Arab countries for the first time.
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