The Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Demonstration Team is expected in Abuja for the 14th Korean Ambassador Cup, which begins on Friday, October 23.
The international event, organised under the leadership of the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Yo-an Jeong, is expected to attract global attention and follow established best practices in taekwondo.
President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Tayo Popoola, said the competition would take place at the sports hall of the National Stadium, Abuja, before moving to MO ARENA, also in the Federal Capital Territory.
Activities will begin on Thursday, October 22, with the classification of para-athletes expected to participate in the World Para Taekwondo Championships. Officials from World Taekwondo will be present for the classification exercise and the main competition.
Ambassador Jeong has expressed excitement ahead of the event, which is expected to showcase taekwondo in Abuja.
The National Sports Commission (NSC), under its chairman, Shehu Dikko, and Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has also supported taekwondo activities, with the commission expected to support the forthcoming competition.
Popoola said preparations were at an advanced stage, with the federation ready to host the event following an overwhelming response to registration.
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“It has been weeks of so much hard work in preparation for this event. The registration has been overwhelming till we had to stop and now we are fully set for the competition.
The Korean Ambassador is very happy about the preparations just as the NSC are keen on the event. We are set and very optimistic of a big event,” Popoola added.
The presence of the Kukkiwon World Demonstration Team is expected to give the competition wider international appeal.
The 2026 Korean Ambassador Cup will end on October 26 in Abuja.
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