The government of South Korea has donated 190 Taekwondo equipment to Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF). 

The equipment that includes 40 sets of headgears, body protectors, arm guards and leg guards respectively as well as 30 sets of kicking paddles were handed at the National Sports Complex of Bangladesh in presence of South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun.

Kazi Morshed Hossain Kamal, President of Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation(BTF), Mahmudul Islam Rana, Secretary General of BTF and Lee Ju-sang, Korean Taekwondo Grand Master were present.

Stating that Taekwondo is not only sports but also a martial art learned by elite soldiers, policemen and border guards contributing to the security of Bangladesh, Ambassador Lee said that Taekwondo has been playing an important role in the promotion of Korea-Bangladesh ties.

Ambassador Lee also said Taekwondo is helping young people to guard themselves against the virus both physically and mentally in the unprecedented difficult time due to the corona pandemic.

The number of people practicing Taekwondo in Bangladesh has been continuously growing during the past decades and now around 9000 people are learning and practicing at 56 Do-jangs or Taekwondo clubs across the country constantly producing medalists at major regional and world sports events. 

In particular, Taekwondo is widely enjoyed among the youth of Bangladesh including girls.

In order to stimulate interest and passion for Taekwondo in Bangladesh, the Korean government has been providing various support by dispatching a Taekwondo master and regularly offering Taekwondo uniforms and practicing gears.

In collaboration with the Korean Embassy in Bangladesh, the BTF organized the 2021 Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship on 27th and 28th August in a hybrid on and offline format.