The departure of overseas athletes and officers, who participated within the seventh Combaxx Asian Open Taekwondo Championship, was accomplished yesterday. Earlier than leaving, worldwide gamers praised Pakistan’s hospitality, the distinctive preparations in the course of the championship, and their general expertise, expressing a robust need to return to Pakistan sooner or later.
Saudi Arabia’s Dunya Ali Abu Talib, who gained the gold medal within the girls’s -53kg class, congratulated Pakistan Taekwondo Federation President Col (R) Waseem Ahmed, CEO Omer Saeed, and the complete organising committee for internet hosting a profitable occasion.
She stated that their athletes completely loved competing in Pakistan and acknowledged the immense expertise of Pakistani gamers. She emphasised that Pakistan’s second-place end within the championship on the Asian stage is evident proof of their potential, and he or she believes that Pakistani athletes will quickly grow to be formidable opponents for his or her rivals.
Greece’s Styliani, who gained the gold medal within the -67kg class, described her go to to Pakistan as one of the vital memorable experiences of her life. She expressed delight at visiting Pakistan, saying that whereas she had beforehand seen and heard about Pakistan on social media, experiencing it firsthand exceeded all expectations. She praised the family-like environment in the course of the championship.
Kazakhstan’s Abdurakhmon, who clinched the gold medal within the -80kg class, referred to as Pakistan his favorite nation for sports activities and admired Islamabad’s magnificence. He additionally shared his distinctive expertise of making an attempt Pakistan’s conventional delicacies, describing the flavors as distinctive and Pakistanis as extremely hospitable. Iran’s Mehdi Haji Mousavi, who gained the gold medal within the -63kg class, stated that he’s leaving Pakistan with lovely recollections and appears ahead to returning sooner or later.