RI fighters trained in Korea

RI fighters trained in Korea

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian tae kwon doins, being groomed for the
Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, are undergoing an
overseas stint in South Korea to improve their technical skills.

"The 16 fighters, who left on Monday, will compete in the June
27 to June 30 Korean Open in Chanchoen which will also be
participated in by other countries' fighters," Indonesian Tae
Kwon Do Association (TI) secretary-general Adrian Lumowa said
over the weekend.

"Countries such as SEA Games host Malaysia and Vietnam will
also compete in the event. They have been preparing their tae
kwon doins in Korea also.

"Apart from the Korea Open, the national fighters will also
compete in the tae kwon do festival in Chungchon from July 2 to
July 7. The festival will feature all aspects of tae kwon do."

TI announced eight tae kwon doins and four substitutes in each
men's and women's divisions for the Sept. 8 to Sept. 17 Games. In
contrast to the core team members, the substitutes are being
trained at Ragunan Sports School, South Jakarta.

Adrian said TI would evaluate the athletes in July after
returning from Korea. (nvn)