Three-member Taekwondo team departs for China

Kathmandu: A three-member, team led by Master Laxman Basnet, the founding president of Taekwondo ITF Nepal, who are participating in the first Asia Invitational ITF Taekwondo competition and seminar, which is going to be held from August 8 to 10 in Ludhi, Hunan Province, China, has departed to China.

Gayaji Khadka will compete in the sparring category under 58kg, while Sasmini Basnet will play the role of umpire.

Master Laxman Basnet will also be giving training in some clubs in Zhuhai city after the competition.

Taekwondo ITF Nepal vice-president Dadhiram Kadel, advisor Ang Temba Sherpa and other players and coaches bid farewell to the team that is participating in the competition.