No fewer than 25 coaches are to participate in a Technical Coaches’ Course to be held in Abuja from June 22 to June 28, 2025.
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) are the co-host of the technical course.
The Course has been scheduled to run from Sunday,June 22 to Friday, June 28, 2025 at the Velodrome in the Package ‘A’ of the Sports Complex of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
This training targets Taekwondo coaches from State Sports Councils and commissions as well as some institutions of higher learning across the country.
Tony Nezianya, PRO, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), confirmed this in a statement.
He the initiative is part of the IOC’s global educational programmes being implemented through Olympic Solidarity in collaboration with the World Taekwondo body.
“This is aimed at equiping the coaches with the essential tools and knowledge to drive the development of the sport of Taekwondo in the country.
“The programmme will help to enhance their knowledge of modern coaching techniques and methodologies that aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) mandate of promoting clean, healthy, and high-performance athletes,” he said.
According to Nezianya, the
course will be conducted by Mr Tae Sung Kwon, an international Taekwondo expert from Seoul, South Korea, who was appointed by the International Federation (IF).
“Kwon will be supported by an interpreter from the Korean Embassy in Abuja to ensure smooth communication during the course.
“The course has been designed to build on the participants’ existing coaching competencies and help them adapt to evolving international standards in the sport,” the statement said
It said an NOC Assistant Secretary, Dolapo Rofiat will administratively coordinate the week-long programme.
Some the areas of focus include :
“•Deepening mastery of Taekwondo techniques and tactical awareness
*Fostering strategic thinking, adaptability, and modern skills adaptation
*Encouraging collaboration and networking among coaches, athletes, and officials.”
The course will be officially declared open by the President of the NOC, Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel.
The sport has always ensured goog medals prospects for the country at major regional and continental Games. (vitalnewsngr.com)
