The Kingdom of Bahrain proudly announces its selection as the host nation for the inaugural First World Para Taekwondo Poomsae Championships - Bahrain 2024 and the Bahrain Para Taekwondo Open 2024.
In an official signing, Mr. Ali Mohamed Almajed, Secretary General of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee and Dr Chungwon Choue, President of the World Taekwondo Federation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to confirm these two global Para Taekwondo sporting events scheduled for November 26-27, 2024, and November 29, 2024, respectively.
This announcement coincides with the World Taekwondo Federation’s attendance at the largest International School Sports event in history, the International School Sports Games held in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and ongoing until October 31.
Commenting on the occasion, the Secretary General of the Bahrain Paralympic Committee expressed his pride in Bahrain’s selection as the host for these global Para Taekwondo sporting events, extending his gratitude to the World Taekwondo Federation for its confidence in Bahrain as a world-class sporting hub and premier destination for sports tourism, along with the Bahrain Taekwondo Federation.
Almajed highlighted the significance of hosting sport events as integral to Bahrain’s efforts in advancing a holistic development of the sports sector and promoting an inclusive community culture that embraces all talents.
He emphasised that these championships not only encourage the participation of athletes of all abilities but also reinforce values of empowerment and support for those with Impairments, enhancing both local and international sporting landscapes with inspiring success stories.
Almajed further noted the important role of these global events in building Bahraini expertise across technical, medical and operational domains within sports, thereby fostering an environment that nurtures talent across various fields and abilities.
Echoing these sentiments, Dr Chungwon Choue praised the close, productive collaboration with the Bahrain Paralympic Committee, expressing his appreciation for Bahrain’s commitment to establishing itself as a global sporting destination and a supportive platform for Para athletes from around the world to showcase their skills.
He reaffirmed the Federation’s confidence in Bahrain’s ability to deliver a successful Bahrain Para Taekwondo Open 2024 and the first-ever First World Para Taekwondo Poomsae Championships - Bahrain 2024, marking a historic milestone for the sport.
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