Korea donates Taekwondo equipment to schools in FCT

Korea Cultural Centre in Abuja has donated Taekwondo equipment to four schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of efforts to improve the game in Nigeria.

Equipment donated were; Kicking Pads, Mitts, Uniforms, Thermometre and First Aid boxes for use at the schools where Taekwondo is taught.

The beneficiaries are: Model Primary school, Maitama, L.E.A Primary School, Wuse 2 Zone 3, Model Junior Secondary School, Maitama and L.E.A Primary School, Wuse zone 1.

Presenting the equipment in Abuja on Tuesday, the Director of the Centre, Han Sungrae said the donation was part of the agreement the Centre reached with the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB).

He said the purpose of the collaboration was to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries and offer an opportunity to hatch young athletes with sound, physical and mental fitness…"who will win laurels in both national and international tournaments including Olympics."

Sungrae said the Centre had signed a new partnership document with FCT UBEB on ways of improving the game of Taekwondo in the nation’s capital.

Responding on behalf of FCT UBEB, Dr. Hassan Sule who commended the Korean Cultural Centre for the gesture, assured that his organisation will continue to partner the Centre.

Dr. Sule said the sports was good for the physical and mental development of the kids, expressing optimism that they will grow to become stars, representing the country in international competitions.