LIBREVILLE, Gabon — The Suprême Taekwondo club emerged as the best team at the 4th Open International Espoir Taekwondo tournament, held recently at the Palais des Sports de Libreville.
The prestigious event, organized by Espoir Academy in collaboration with the Gabonese Taekwondo Federation (Fégatae), drew over a hundred young competitors from across Gabon, Congo, and Mali.
The tournament, a significant platform for young athletes to compete on an international stage, was marked by fierce competition and exceptional skill. Despite the absence of the Nigerian delegation, the spirit of sportsmanship was evident throughout the event.
In individual competition, the title of best young hope in the men’s category went to Lévy Emmanuel Obiang Essono of the Taekwondo Club Cherifla, while Reine Eyang Ndong from the Ndzime Family club won in the women’s category.
The President of the Gabonese Taekwondo Federation, Me Denis Mboumba, commended the event as a crucial step in the development of the sport in Gabon. Officials commented on the matter. “.
The Federation will always support initiatives that contribute to the promotion of taekwondo in Gabon. “.
The tournament’s organizers, led by Me Simon Ebele Mtem, expressed satisfaction with the level of competition and the participation of foreign delegations.
As the dust settles from the 4th Open International Espoir Taekwondo, the spotlight now turns to the future of young taekwondo athletes in Central Africa.
The event has once again demonstrated the region’s potential in the sport, and it is anticipated that such tournaments will continue to grow in prominence, providing more opportunities for young athletes to excel on the international stage.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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