Kenya dominate Korean Ambassadors Taekwondo Cup

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Kenya dominated the ninth edition of the Korean Ambassadors Taekwondo Cup, held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala, Uganda on June 1-2, 2024.

 

Faith Adhiambo was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after winning gold in the Kyorugi -also known as sparring – which is a free-form fight between two people subject to strict rules to avoid injuries and to ensure a fair competition- in the senior women under 46 kgs category. Adhiambo won against Ashley Munyasia in the finals after beating Terry Alaro of Uganda in the semi-finals. Munyasia was forced to settle for silver.

In the women U-57kgs, Dock Stacy of Kenya conquered host, Akello Eunice from Uganda police, while Rebeccah Maria settled for bronze in the Kyorugi senior women’s Over-73kg category.

While Hazeny Lumwach won Uganda’s sole gold medal in the women’s U-52kg.

The event attracted 250 athletes, including 131 senior males, 33 senior women, 65 boys and 21 girls. Uganda had 19 clubs while Kenya sent six clubs which include, Regional Taekwondo Club, Ragumo, Kisumu Taekwondo, ICY Kenya, Madera Taekwondo and the Swift Kicks Taekwondo Club.

The event was graced by chief guest, Korean Ambassador Park Sung Soo, who praised the growth of Taekwondo in Uganda.

“I would also like to express gratitude for the dedication and contribution of Taekwondo coaches from the different parts of the country and the players. The tournament has since 2017 become a wonderful platform to showcase the Ugandan people’s love and passion for Taekwondo. Now, Taekwondo serves as an art and a means of connecting the people of Korea and bring them together in Uganda. Through Taekwondo, Ugandans and Koreans are getting much closer every day. I am hopeful that this Taekwondo spreads from the Ugandan military to other parts of the country.” Said Soo.

During the championship, the competitors engaged in thrilling matches showcasing their expertise in both Poomsae- a sequence of Taekwondo techniques linked together into a pattern of moves- and Kyorugi.

In the team rankings; Uganda Police team emerged overall champions of the tournament. They secured 10 gold,5 silver and 9 bronze followed by Uganda Prisons with 6 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze.

Finishing third was Regional Taekwondo Club with 4 gold,6 silver and 4 bronze. Ragumo Taekwondo Club took fourth position with 2 gold medals.

Among the juniors, CSCA Taekwondo Club from Uganda emerged as the frontrunners with 5 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze medals.

Second placed was Regional Taekwondo Club from Kenya with 3 gold, and 1 bronze followed by Ragumo Kisumu Taekwondo Club with 2 gold medals.

OVERALL RESULTS

Senior Men’s Kyorugi results

-54 KGS

1.Ogwal Farouk (Uganda Police)

2.George Wiliams (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Omodingi Denis (CSCA)

4.Megolonyo Pido (Gulu University)

-58KGS

1.Tabule Richard (Uganda Prisons)

2.Ochieng Isaac (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Ivan Ibrahim (Maseno University)

4.Obalim Denis (Uganda Police)

-63KGS

1.Wakurwoth Cranma (Uganda Police)

2.Oduor Kevin (ICY Kenya)

3.Ntalo Micrios (MUTC-UPDF)

4.Akena Emmy (Uganda Police)

-68KGS

1.Otema Jimmy (Uganda Police)

2.Memusi David (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Rackara Stephen (Uganda Police)

-74KGS

1.Mugweri Christopher (Uganda Police)

2.Okello Darius (Uganda Police)

3.Opiyo Michael (Nwoya Taekwondo)

4.Okeme Simon (Nwoya Taekwondo)

 -80KGS

1.Onencan Junior (Nwoya Taekondo)

2.Okello Richard (Gulu University)

3.Polupodu Erasto (Uganda Prisons)

4.Obedgiu Francis (Uganda Police)

-87KGS

1.Ocen Innocent (Uganda Police)

2.Okello Ronald (Tiger Hood)

3.Keuber Stephen (MUTC-UPDF)

4.Opiyo Geoffrey (Gulu University)

+87KGS

1.Okello Boniface (Uganda Prisons)

2.Ekwar David (Uganda Prisons)

3.Orombi Joseph (Uganda Police)

4.Okello Francis (Nwoya Taekwondo)

Senior Female kyorugi results

-46KGS

1.Faith Adhiambo (Regional Taekwondo) MVP[RM1]

2.Ashley Munyasia (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Alaro Teddy (Uganda Police)

-49KGS

1.Faith Adye. (Uganda Police)

2.Jerida Asiko (Ragumo Taekwondo)

-52KGS

1.Kiiza Annet (Uganda Prisons)

2.Kiden Gloria (Uganda Police)

3.Ajwang Pasika (Uganda Police)

4.Nanyonojjo Mariam (Ndejje University)

-57KGS

1.Dock Stacy (ICY Kenya)

2.Akello Eunice (Uganda Police)

3.Ajok Rosee (Lee Taekwondo)

4.Anyeko Isabella (Uganda Police)

-62KGS

1.Ayo Veronica (Uganda Police)

2.Niyigena Florence (Ndejje University)

3.Angu Dinnah (Uganda Prisons)

4.Apoto Esther (Uganda Prisons)

-67KGS

1.Abeja Gloria (Uganda Prisons)

2.Ruth Atieno (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Amongin Rebeccah (Uganda Police)

4.Atwoo Mercy (Nwoya Taekwondo)

-73KGS

1.Nalubega Lamun (Uganda Police)

2.Judy Loonkoshu (Regional Taekwondo)

3.Alimo Lucky (Uganda Prisons)

+73KGS

1.Beroparwoth Kelly (Uganda Police)

2.Kedrine Atwii (UPDF)

3.Rebeccah Maria (Regional Taekwondo)

4.Nandudu Sandra (CSCA)

Junior Men’s Kyorugi results

-42KGS

1.Jeminy Voiya (Regional Taekwondo)

2.Gedion Robert (ICY Kenya)

3.Olara Moses (CSCA)

4.Denzel Ng’ang’a (Regional Taekwondo)

-48KGS

1.Adoko Justine (Uganda Prisons)

2.Rwothomio Awad (Caltel Taekwondo)

3.Kintu Wisdom (Caltel Taekwondo)

4.Nsubuga Andrew (Caltel Taekwondo)

-51KGS

1.Dancan Ziden (Ragumo Taekwondo)

2.Jakisha Joshua (CSCA)

3.Tayebwa Enock (Caltel Taekwondo)

-55KGS

1.Oloya Aaron (CSCA)

2.Ochieng Rooney (Ragumo Taekwondo)

3.Okumu Julius (CSCA)

4.Ismail Mahir (CSCA)

-59KGS

1.Odoch Benson (CSCA)

2.Wereber Emmanuel (CSCA)

3.Twinomasiko Tonny (Caltel Taekwondo)

4.Zaid Mohammed (CSCA)

-63KGS

1.Omara Steven (CSCA)

2.Ocen Henry (Red Scorpion)

3.Odokonyero Ronald (CSCA)

4.Oryem James (Nwoya Taekwondo)

-68KGS

1.Wandera Raymond (Regional Taekwondo)

2.Muna Brian (CSCA)

3.Gum Christopher (Lee Taekwondo)

4.Mugalula Teddy (CSCA)

Junior Female Kyorugi results

-42KGS

1.Apiyo Joan (Gulu University)

2.Lakica Maritha (Gulu University)

3.Nalwanga Tyra (Friends Taekwondo)

4.Angel Ageno (CSCA)

-49KGS

1.Nandutu Daphine (CSCA)

2.Hatima Musema (CSCA)

3.Akello Brenda (Red Scorpion)

4.Acen Linda (Red Scorpion)

-52KGS

1.Hazeny Lumwach (Regional Taekwondo)

2.Atim Daniela (CSCA)

3.Kayizi Gloria (Caltel Taekwondo)

-55KGS

1.Binti Hijira (CSCA)

2.Atim Gift (Uganda Prisons)

3.Kwinzera Jesse (CSCA)

4.Ayinembabazi Benna (Caltel Taekwondo)

-59KGS

1.Akello Praise (Uganda Prisons)

2.Zereda Mitchel (Caltel Taekwondo)

3.Semwanga Veronica (Caltel Taekwondo)

4.Amita Peninah (Friends Taekwondo)