Fifth Khareef Dhofar Taekwondo Championship to Kick Off on 31 July

Fifth
Khareef Dhofar Taekwondo Championship to Kick Off on 31 July

Salalah,
28 July 2026 (ONA) — Competitions of the 5th Khareef Dhofar Taekwondo
Championship will kick off next Friday, 31 July 2026.

The
championship is organized by the Elite Martial Arts Academy, in cooperation
with Oman Taekwondo Committee, under the supervision of the Ministry of
Culture, Sports and Youth.

The
championship features the participation of more than 160 male and female
taekwondo players, representing various clubs and centers nurturing the sport
from within and outside the Sultanate of Oman. The tournament also constitutes
an important opportunity for the technical staff of national teams to select
outstanding male and female players to represent the Sultanate of Oman in
various upcoming external participations and competitions.

The
championship includes Kyorugi competitions across most categories. Technical
committees will hold a meeting with the heads of participating academies and
clubs next Thursday morning, while the weigh-in ceremony for tournament
participants will take place in the evening at the Al Saada Sports Complex in
Salalah.

Competitions
will begin on Friday and conclude with the final rounds on Saturday, which will
also witness the crowning and honoring of the winners.

—Ends/AG