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IOC President Visits Taekwondo Venue at Buenos Aires 2018
Oct 2018-- IOC President – Thomas Bach- attended the Taekwondo venue at the YOG 2018.
At the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games on the final day of competition, IOC President – Thomas Bach- attended the Taekwondo venue.
IOC President Thomas Bach said:
“With these young athletes, taekwondo certainly has a bright future. It is amazing how fast it is developing, especially with the new judging system. We can see why it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.”
World Taekwondo President Choue added:
“It was an honor to welcome IOC President Bach to our taekwondo venue this evening. Our young athletes put on an exciting show and showcased all the speed, skill and athleticism that taekwondo is known for. The Youth Olympic Games is a very important event for our young athletes as not only does it allow them to compete on a world stage but it also brings them together from counties all around the world and teaches them in the Olympic Values. These athletes are the future of our sport and the future of the Olympic Movement and so it is critical that they are given the best possible opportunities to develop.”
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