This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
On Monday, the first batch of the Kenya Tong-IL Moo-Do team arrived in Seoul, South Korea, ahead of the second edition of the Chungju World Martial Arts Championship.
According to Evans Oduor, head of delegation, the team is confident of doing well and is ready to face any challenge from participating countries.
Kenya won eight medals in the first edition of the championship held in 2016, including one gold, two silver, and five bronze medals.
Speaking on the team's preparations, Oduor said, "We've prepared well for this championship and we're ready to face any challenge from many countries featuring in the championship. We want to return home with more medals."
The 19 Kenyan players will compete in individual forms, individual sparring, team special techniques, and team forms categories.
Kenya is expected to face strong competition from the Philippines and Iran, among other countries participating in the championship.
The 2019 Chungju World Martial Arts Championship is co-hosted by the World Martial Arts Master ship Committee, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, and Chungju City in the Republic of Korea.
