This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
On August 30, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged off Kenya's martial arts team at State House, Nairobi, as they prepared to represent the country at the 2019 Chungju World Martial Arts Mastership in Korea.
South Korea is often associated with tense US-North Korean relations, but it also boasts a thriving sports scene, with a strong focus on martial arts.
Kenya's own Olympic history is marked by a notable performance in 1988, where the country won nine medals, including five gold medals, at the Seoul Olympics.
However, South Korea's success in business and technology, thanks to companies like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG Electronics, belies a more nuanced approach to sports development.
Behind the scenes, South Korea has invested heavily in sports infrastructure, with state-of-the-art facilities and a strategic approach to promoting martial arts and other sports.
As Kenya's martial arts team competes in the Chungju World Martial Arts Mastership, they can learn valuable lessons from South Korea's approach to sports development.
From the impressive sports facilities to the country's emphasis on promoting martial arts and other sports, South Korea offers a model for Kenya to follow.
