The fifth Taekwondo Ambassador Cup was held from November 6 to 7 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. This event was successfully organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Oman Taekwondo Committee, with approximately 200 athletes participating. Competitors from various age groups, from youth under 14 to seniors over 35, showcased their skills in different weight and age categories.
Closing Ceremony and Honoring the Winners
The closing ceremony of the competition took place on November 7, attended by Mohammed bin Salem Al-Harthy, a member of the State Council and former ambassador of Oman to South Korea. The closing program included the final qualifying matches for men and women, the awarding of medals and prizes for the best club, as well as a special performance by about 90 members of the Royal Oman Police Taekwondo team. This dynamic display, which included forms and breaking techniques of taekwondo, received a tremendous response from the audience.
Message from the Korean Ambassador and the Importance of Cultural Relations
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Lee, in his closing speech, referred to the universal values of taekwondo, including respect, discipline, and courage, and emphasized the important role of this sport in strengthening friendship between Korea and Oman. He also congratulated the Oman national taekwondo team for winning 14 medals at the international competitions in Qatar in October and expressed confidence that taekwondo will continue to develop in Oman.
Ambassador Lee also mentioned the role of Korean coaches serving in the Royal Oman Police team and appreciated their collaboration with Omani coaches to develop this sport in Oman. He thanked and appreciated the Oman Taekwondo Committee, the Royal Police, referees, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to the organization of this competition.
This competition provided a valuable opportunity to promote taekwondo in Oman and strengthen friendship, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections between the Republic of Korea and the Sultanate of Oman through sports.
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