The curtain came down on the 16th Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship on Saturday at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, capping a spirited weekend of competition that showcased some of the country’s most promising young martial artists.

Organised by the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) and backed by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the tournament drew competitors from across Ghana’s regions, who battled it out in both Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms) disciplines.

Beyond the medals on offer, organisers positioned the event as a vital scouting ground, with selectors keeping a close eye on standout performers who could feature in the national youth setup as Ghana looks ahead to future international assignments.

Addressing participants, officials and supporters at the close of proceedings, GTF President Frederick Otu Lartey paid tribute to the Korean Ambassador for the embassy’s sustained backing of the competition, describing the partnership as central to the sport’s development in Ghana.

“Together with my executives, we are ready to help and improve the standards of Ghana Taekwondo.” Frederick Otu Lartey, President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation

Greater Accra emerged as the tournament’s dominant force, sweeping the majority of the individual honours and claiming the Best Regional Team award, underlining its continued depth in the sport at the grassroots level.

Individual Award Winners

Best Male: Kyorugi Gaddiel Cromwell, Eastern Region
Best Female Kyorugi Setorme Tornyevah Greater Accra
Best Male, Cadet Kyorugi Issah Zulkif, Greater Accra
Best Female, Cadet Kyorugi Ramatu Salifu, Greater Accra
Best Male: Junior Kyorugi Ismael Halid Greater Accra
Best Female Junior Kyorugi Afua Otuo Western Region
Best Male Poomsae Yoofi Aggrey-Fynn Greater Accra
Best Female Poomsae Sitta Tornyevah Greater Accra
Best Regional Team
Greater Accra

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