WHAT’S in store for Philippine taekwondo for the year 2025 and beyond—its directions, goals and expectations—will be tackled assiduously as the Philippine
Certified instructors will converge at the Ninoy Aquino Statium for taewondo’s annual general assembly. Taekwondo Association holds its annual National Instructor’s General Assembly Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
The year 2024 was worth remembering for PTA with Tachiana Mangin becoming the first Filipino world junior champion in 28 years after topping her event in World Taekwondo Junior Championships. Also up for discussions are the national and regional development programs, national and international competitions scheduled for the year.
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