Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: A delegation of J&K Taekwondo Association and Ladakh Taekwondo Association, led by Master Atul Pangotra, technical head J&K UT and Ladakh along with general secretary Ladakh Anayat Ali Shotopa called on Director Korean Cultural Centre India, Hwang Ilyong at New Delhi, today.
The delegation held a fruitful discussion regarding the development of Taekwondo in both the UTs with the Director Korean Cultural Centre India.
The meeting was attended by Cho Yangho, Head of Education and Grand Master Wang Yong Lee Taekwondo Academy Korean Cultural Centre New Delhi.
During the meeting the Director announced that two schools in each UT will start Taekwondo classes under its special programme and also assured support for the upcoming 1st All India Club Taekwondo Championships from December10 to 12 in Jammu by the Korean Culture Centre in collaboration with J&K Taekwondo Association by deputing Grand Master from South Korea and demonstration team.
Master Atul Pangotra thanked the Director for helping both the Association which will help for further boosting the game in both the UTs.
Anayat Ali Shotopa informed that Ladakh Taekwondo Association has been promoting Taekwondo at School level with the help of Education Department UT Ladakh and this scheme will further boost the programme as well as will become a source of employment.