Pakistan to host Asian Open International Taekwondo Championships

Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU) has allotted the 4th Asian Open International Taekwondo Championships to Pakistan.

Pakistan will host the continental event in Islamabad from November 1-4, 2022. The event had earlier been allotted to Chinese Taipei and they were supposed to host it from November 16-25, 2021, but they withdrew the hosting. ATU conducted an e-vote from December 29, 2021, to January 6, 2022 to select the hosting country. The top athletes, both male and female, from various countries across the globe will show their worth in the event.

Commenting on the preparations, PTF chief Lt Col (retd) Waseem Ahmed said that the federation will hold the event in a befitting way. "PTF will deliver, in every sense, the warmest and friendliest 4th Asian Open International Taekwondo Championship with sincere spirit and genuine warmth," Wasim was quoted as saying. Wasim added the first ever mega event being given to Pakistan Taekwondo speaks of dedication, continuous hard work and remarkable performance of the national athletes, officials and office secretariat team.

He stressed that such events are beneficial for the professional development of officials and athletes. "These events improve the organisational skills of National Sports Federations, ultimately creating a better image of the beloved country," the PTF president said.

The PTF last November held a G-1 event in Islamabad.