Pakistan Taekwondo: UAE based Ammar becomes national champion for the second time
Last updated on: 30 December,2019 06:53 pm
This is the second time that Ammar has won gold in the championship
Dubai (Web Desk) - UAE based Pakistani Taekwondo player Ammar Ashfaq has once again won gold medal at the 14th Korean Ambassador Taekwondo Championship held in Islamabad from December 19 to 23.
This is the second time that Ammar has won gold in the championship while playing under 73kg Junior category after 2017. Representing Pakistan Army Taekwondo team, Ammar beat Arifulllah Khan from Islamabad Team in the final after an thrilling fight. He won with 22 points against 15 by Arifullah.
Sharjah-based Pakistan black belt player impressed the audience, players and the coaches with his sparring skills as he defeated tough opponents at the event, which saw participation by more than 650 top taekwondo players from across the country. Teams from provinces and major departments including Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, Wapda and Railways competed at the biggest annual Taekwondo event in Pakistan.