2023 IGP Taekwondo Championship: Over 100 athletes to participate

Over 100 athletes from across Nigeria and some neighbouring countries are expected in the 10th Inspector General of Police Taekwondo Championship slated for the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Association explained that the competition which will hold from august 2^nd to 4^th is a means used to discover more stars. There are different age grades and various categories of the combat sport.

• READ ALSO: Bayelsa State Taekwondo Team Wins 2023 National President Cup Open Championship

Speaking ahead of the event, chairperson of the Nigeria Police Taekwondo Association (NIPOTA), CSP Stella Ebikefe, said this year’s championship would be more entertaining, as more athletes and clubs have indicated interest in the event.

“All Police zones from zone 1 to zone 16, 36 states clubs, neighbouring countries like Benin and Niger and children from five years up and Para athletes will take part in the championship.
 
“The tournament is aimed at improving the standard of taekwondo in Nigeria and also discovering talents from various age-grades,” she said.

She disclosed that talents discovered in the championship would be trained and exposed to domestic and international championships to develop their skills.