Korean Ambassador Cup: Salawudeen, Esuku emerge Poomsae champions
by The Eagle Online · The Eagle OnlineAbdullafeez Salawudeen and Josephine Esuku have emerged champions in the male and female Poomsae categories at the 14th Korean Ambassador Cup Taekwondo Championship in Abuja.
Salawudeen, representing Rivers State, defeated Usman Harun of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in a closely contested male final at the packed Mo Arena in Zone 5 on Sunday.
Salawudeen secured the gold medal with 16.167 points, narrowly beating Harun, who finished with 15.934 points.
The contest showcased the athletes’ technical ability, precision, balance and discipline as both competitors battled for the title.
In the female Poomsae category, Esuku defeated Habiba Harun to claim the gold medal following an impressive performance.
The championship attracted taekwondo athletes from different parts of Nigeria, providing an opportunity for competitors to demonstrate their skills and compete for honours.
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The Poomsae events were among the major attractions of the 14th edition of the Korean Ambassador Cup, an annual competition aimed at promoting taekwondo, encouraging grassroots participation and providing emerging athletes with opportunities to showcase their abilities.
The championship also forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen taekwondo development in Nigeria and identify promising athletes for future competitions.
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