Chairman of the Presidency of the BiH Taekwondo Federation, Samir Šarić, announced the opening of the World Taekwondo Championship for cadets, which will be held in Sarajevo from August 28 to 31.
“It is a special honor for us on the 50th anniversary of the World Taekwondo Federation that Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the host and organizer of the World Championship. We have more than 1,000 guests from 76 countries. We hope that everyone will feel nice and well in Bosnia and Herzegovina and return safely to their homes,” added Šarić.
Delegate Ali Sagarkaya pointed out that it is a historic event, since it will be the first time to organize a competition by height categories.
“Their athletes have started to grow, we see their results at European competitions, as well as those from the finished championship in Tallinn, which show that they are on the right path,” he added.
The leaders of the BiH Taekwondo Association reflected on the results of the just concluded European Championship for Juniors and the European Championship in Olympic categories where BiH. representatives won four medals.
In the senior category in the Olympic categories, Sara Pidro won silver, while Ada Avdagić won bronze. Juniors Nadina Mehmedović and Benjamin Husić won bronze medals, Fena reports.
