ISLAMABAD:The players and officials from seven countries have arrived here to feature in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pakistan Open International Taekwondo Championship to be staged here at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex from November 6.
According to Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), players from Oman, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Egypt and El-Salvador landed at Islamabad International Airport where the top officials of federation welcomed the guests and guided them to their hotels. Also, officials of Iraq and Nepal including match referees have also arrived in Islamabad.
Oman squad consisted of four players and an official. Besides hosts Pakistan 15 countries would participate in the championship. Sixteen gold medals would be decided in male and female competitions during the three-day event.
Besides hosts Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Nepal, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Oman, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Morocco, United Arab Emirates (UAE), El-Salvador, Croatia, and WT Refuge Team would feature in the championship 2021. Over 550 including players and officials would be part of the International Taekwondo Championship (G-1).