Newbies and summer clinic campers finally get the feel of excitement in an actual competition as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) hosts the 2022 SMART/MVP Sports Foundation National New Face of the Year Taekwondo Championships on Oct. 22-23 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
The event highlights the progress and development of young taekwondo practitioners as they trade styles and techniques against unfamiliar sparring opponents in the two-day competition supported by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and MILO.
About 1,500 participants were confirmed to participate in the ‘Kyorugi’ which features Senior, Junior Cadet, Grade School and Toddler events for both male and female categories, while ‘Poomsae’ is individual event for colored and blackbelt.
Since the event is confined for newcomers, it’s absolutely gives them the right exposure and experience of actual competition.
The championship will be participated by all affiliated chapters and branches of PTA throughout Metro Manila and nearby provinces including the military branches of service.
The competition is a way to support PTA commitment and endeavor for the development of sports, while ultimately help the government’s grass root program.
Competition will start at 9 a.m. onwards.
