Islamabad: 17th Korean Ambassador Cadet and Senior National Taekwondo Championship, supported by Combaxx and organized by the Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), kicked off here.

The championship will conclude on October 29. The championship features intense competition among top teams from Pakistan Army, WAPDA, Punjab, HEC, Air Force, Railways, Police, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, KPK and Sindh. The first day of competition saw Pakistan Army take the lead in the Senior Poomsae category, followed by WAPDA in second place and HEC in third. In Senior Poomsae (male and female categorues), Pakistan Army finished first, followed by WAPDA Team and HEC Team. The championship continues, with more exciting matchups expected as teams vie for national titles. Earlier, event opened with vibrant ceremony featuring cultural programme and taekwondo demonstration by Pakistan’s national team, delighting attendees and guests, in presence of Korean Ambassador Park Ki Jun, who was chief guest. Lt Col Raja Wasim Ahmed Janjua (retd) President of PTF, alongside CEO Omar Saeed and Secretary General Murtaza Hasan Bangash ensured seamless organisational arrangements for championship. Distinguished guests included Shahid ul Islam, Deputy DG of PSB applauded impressive performances and organisational efforts.