Successfully Completed 3rd Asian Open Taekwon-Do Championship 2019

3rd SOUTH ASIAN OPEN TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIP which was held on 31st May to 1st June 2019 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India. Tournament consists of seven countries including India, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Nepal, Afghanistan, Madagascar and Bangladesh with over 300 competitors.
India bagged first prize trophy (Individual Sparring) by winning over all 282 medals whereas Uzbekistan stood on second position (Individual) by scoring 25 medals and last but not the least 3rd position(Individual) was acquired by Malaysia by winning 14 medals in total.

(Men) over all 1st position (Group Sparring) India
(Men) over all 2nd position (Group Sparring) Afghanistan,
Female: Group Sparring: over all 1st position India
Female: Group Sparring: over all 2nd position India
Group Tuls (Mix)
Over all 1st position: Malaysia
Over all 2nd position: India
Over all 3rd position: India
Over all 3rd position: India
The centres of focal point were honourable Grand Master Williem Jacob Bos, 9th degree and his team including Master Harry Vones, Master Gordon Wollace, Master Mark Banicevich, Sabum Vyes Pollefeyt, Sabum Wim Vermandere, Sabum Johann de Silva and Sabum Aniil EM.
I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. It might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. I on the behalf of IITF would like to take an opportunity to thank and feel fortunate to have such brilliant Grand Masters and Masters for making this event a grand success. They have dedicated their valuable time and shared their everlasting knowledge during this tournament. We can never thank enough to our ITF President Grand Master Paul Weiler, 9th degree for giving us exceptional cooperation and assistance in every possible way.
Highlights of the tournament were the advanced technology which included sport data system, electronic scoring system, points display screens and Seminar for basic TKD training which was conducted on 30th May 2019. This was all done under the supervision and direction of Grand Master Willem Jacob Bos.
I have to say that the tournament started off with excellent competition and the competitors performing at a spectacular standard. Well done coaches/ Instructors/ Mentors, they really are a credit. Well done to parents and carers. Without you the mazing children would not be in martial arts and being mentored by amazing coaches.
To recapitulate, this championship came out to be a wonderful success by winning lots of appreciation and recognition. Moreover, all the participants and their team coaches got magnificent and detailed understanding of proper techniques and skills. Furthermore, it was a great achievement for all of us.

Nancy Verma
Assistant to President,
Indian ITF Taekwon-Do Federation