CULTURE — April 8, 2026
14th Round of Open Taekwondo Competitions Begins in Kabul
The 14th round of open taekwondo competitions began in Kabul on Wednesday, with 50 athletes from 10 teams competing in sparring and poomsae events across junior and youth categories. Organized by the National Taekwondo Federation and the General Directorate of Olympics, Physical Education and Sports, the two-day event marks the end of Ramadan and aims to promote the sport.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The 14th round of open taekwondo competitions kicked off in Kabul on Wednesday, featuring 50 athletes from 10 teams representing various clubs in the city.
The two-day event includes sparring competitions in junior and youth categories, along with the first round of open poomsae contests. It is organized by the National Taekwondo Federation in cooperation with the General Directorate of Olympics, Physical Education and Sports.
The competitions coincide with the end of the holy month of Ramadan and seek to promote taekwondo in the country. Awards will be presented to the top-performing teams and individual athletes at the conclusion of the event.
This round marks a continued effort by the federation to foster the sport among younger participants through structured competitions in the capital.
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