This archive report was first published on 17 November 2019.
Published on November 17, 2019, the championship is expected to attract a big turnout from across the globe.
Kenya Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation chairman Clarence Mwakio revealed that countries such as South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Iran, Paraguay, and Brazil have expressed interest in participating in the championship.
The tournament, which will be marking its seventh edition, is open to other martial arts sports including Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Kung-fu, Aikido, Jiu-jitsu, Ninjutsu, Hapkido, Capoeira, Japanese Kendo, and Wushu.
According to Mwakio, preparations for the championship are in top gear, and the event is expected to be completed in good time.
"We expect stiff opposition from other participants, but I'm confident we will retain the overall crown," said Mwakio, who also doubles up as Africa Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation president.
Defending champions Kenya will have 60 participants in the championship, which Mwakio described as the first martial arts program of its kind in Africa.
"The tournament is meant to bring together participants from across the globe to compete against martial artists from all styles, participate in voluntary service to our communities, tour our beautiful historical sites, and see our exotic wildlife through the Safari experience," Mwakio said.
