Madagascar taekwondo championships end in Fianarantsoa
320 taekwondo athletes competed in combat and poomsae events over two days.
The Madagascar taekwondo WT championships concluded today at the Ambatomena gymnasium in Fianarantsoa after two days of competition. 320 taekwondo athletes participated in the national summit, featuring combat ('kyorugi') and poomsae disciplines.
Five regional leagues, including Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Atsinanana, Boeny, and the host Matsiatra-Ambony, sent representatives. The event included poomsae tests in seven categories for various age groups and genders, alongside kyorugi bouts from junior to master levels.
The final day featured remaining kyorugi categories for seniors and juniors, as well as team combats. The championships were preceded by a training session for referees led by Nicolas de Gonzague Randriamiandrisoa, an international referee from Nantes.
Why it matters320 taekwondo athletes from five Malagasy regions competed in national championships.