Taekwondo : Salawudeen, Esuku Emerge Poomsae Champions at 14th Korean Ambassador Cup

Abdullafeez Salawudeen and Josephine Esuku on Sunday emerged champions in the male and female Poomsae categories at the 14th edition of the Korean Ambassador Cup Taekwondo Championship.

At the packed Mo Arena in Zone 5, Abuja, on Sunday, Salawudeen, representing Rivers State, defeated Usman Harun of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in a keenly contested male final.

Salawudeen scored 16.167 points to edge Harun, who recorded 15.934 points, and secure the gold medal.

The closely fought contest highlighted the athletes’ technical ability, precision, balance and discipline as they battled for supremacy in the Poomsae event.

In the female category, Josephine Esuku defeated Habiba Harun to claim the gold medal after an impressive performance.

The competition attracted Taekwondo athletes from different parts of the country, providing a platform for them to demonstrate their skills and compete for honours.

The Poomsae events were among the highlights of the 14th Korea Ambassador Cup, an annual championship that promotes Taekwondo, encourages grassroots participation and provides opportunities for emerging athletes to showcase their talents.

The championship also underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen the development of Taekwondo in Nigeria and identify promising athletes for future competitions.