CPJ Taekwondo Championships kicks off March 22-23 with 2,000 participants
Veterans and rising stars will compete in the season-opening Smart/MVPSF National Carlos Palanca Jr. (CPJ) Taekwondo Championships from March 22-23 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Around 2,000 taekwondo practitioners have confirmed their participation in the two-day event, which is supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, MILO, and the Philippine Olympic Committee.
The CPJ tournament has historically produced elite members of the Philippine team and will be the first major competition for the year, with upcoming international tournaments including the Southeast Games in Thailand and the World Championships in Wuxi, China.
Competitions are divided into two events: Kyorugi (Free Sparring) and Poomsae (Forms), each featuring various age categories and gender divisions.
The association will also be sending its top fighters to the World Cadet Taekwondo Championships and Chuncheon Korea Open Championships.
Parents interested in enrolling their children and sports enthusiasts eager to learn more about taekwondo are encouraged to attend the event starting at 9 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
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