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Sinar Daily
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club dominates world stage, bags 53 medals in South Korea
The club sent a 93-strong delegation, comprising young athletes, parents, coaches and four teachers. After nearly a decade, Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club made a triumphant return to the world stage, winning 53 medals—including 26 gold—at the 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in South Korea. SHAH ALAM - After nearly a decade since their last international showing, Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club returned triumphantly to the world stage, bagging a total of 53 medals at the prestigious 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in Muju, South Korea. Cementing their place as one of the standout teams at this year's global event, the team brought home a whopping 26 gold, 15 silver and 12 bronze medals. After nearly a decade, Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club made a triumphant return to the world stage, winning 53 medals—including 26 gold—at the 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in South Korea. Held from July 17 to 22 at the Taekwondowon in Muju, the internationally recognised headquarters of Taekwondo, the championship attracted athletes from over 15 countries, making the Koryo contingent's achievements all the more impressive. The club sent a 93-strong delegation, comprising young athletes, parents, coaches and four teachers. Their dynamic presence and high-level performance not only caught the attention of onlookers but also surprised many participants. 'This programme is specially designed for athletes to represent the club and the country on the international stage, providing exposure that will enable them to compete and grow into world-class athletes,' said the club's management prior to the team's departure from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on June 16. After nearly a decade, Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club made a triumphant return to the world stage, winning 53 medals—including 26 gold—at the 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in South Korea. This marked Koryo's return to the international stage after nearly a decade. Their last appearance at the Expo was in 2016, where they too impressed global audiences and secured top-ranking medals. Their return in 2025 was highly anticipated and they did not disappoint. According to Team Leader Muhammad Muhiyaddin, the current group represents the next generation of Koryo athletes, following in the footsteps of those who are now part of the Malaysian national squad. 'The group of young athletes who participated this time are the next generation of Koryo athletes, following in the footsteps of those currently in the national squad representing the country,' he said. After nearly a decade, Malaysia's Koryo Taekwondo Club made a triumphant return to the world stage, winning 53 medals—including 26 gold—at the 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo in South Korea. He also credited the coaching team, which includes former national athletes and ex-Sukma state coaches, for grooming young talents and identifying athletes with outstanding potential. In addition to the fierce competition, the Malaysian team also took part in cultural activities including a Taekwondo performance and a guided tour of Taekwondowon, further immersing themselves in the martial art's heritage. Taekwondowon, the global hub of Taekwondo, served as the perfect venue for the event. As a cultural and training centre, it plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the values, history and discipline of Taekwondo.
Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Seedings not assigned arbitrarily
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Charles said they appreciate the concern raised regarding tournament fairness and welcome any constructive feedback. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Squash Association (SSA) has denied any wrongdoing related to the assignment of seedings in any of the tournaments sanctioned by them. This followed claims by an ex-Sukma athlete published in the Daily Express forum on May 4 that players were incorrectly seeded despite their strong track records and current form in recent squash events and called for transparency. In an official statement released on Thursday, SSA president Datuk Charles O Pang said they appreciate the concern raised regarding tournament fairness and welcome any constructive feedback. 'We would like to clarify that player seeding in SSA sanctioned tournaments has always been conducted professionally based on verified data, not arbitrarily as implied. 'It is also important to note that squash tournaments in the State not organised by Sabah Squash Association fall outside our jurisdiction, and therefore we do not have authority over the ranking or seeding processes in such events,' he said. According to him, the four criteria applied in the seeding process are based on [1] national rankings - the primary basis is the latest official ranking issued by the Squash Racquet Association of Malaysia (SRAM), [2] recent tournament performance (Sabah Closed) - for local players, performance in annual Sabah Closed tournament is a key indicator, especially for those not yet ranked nationally, [3] school-level achievements (MSSS and MSSD) - results from Majlis Sukan Sekolah Sabah (MSSS) and Majlis Sukan Sekolah Daerah (MSSD) to assess consistency and competitiveness, [4] internal performance records - from past tournaments to support fair and consistent evaluations, especially when national rankings are unavailable or outdated. Advertisement 'We are firmly committed to transparency and continuous improvement. While our seeding system is grounded in structured and objective criteria, we recognise the need for ongoing refinement. 'As part of this effort, we are actively exploring ways to make our seeding process more visible and accessible to the public, and we welcome constructive engagement from athletes, parents, and coaches alike. 'Therefore, should any oversight occur, we are open to reviewing individual cases upon formal feedback or appeal, as fairness and development remain our utmost priorities. 'We remain committed to supporting our players at all levels and ensuring that tournaments are conducted with integrity, professionalism and transparency,' he stressed. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
