The Lebanese Taekwondo Federation launched its training and tournament program in addition to its yearly calendar for 2022, and started with a course to improve and graduate referees (fights) for three consecutive days at the National Team Training Center and Lectures (Champions Elite). in Rumi.

It was attended by 55 judges from 25 clubs, including 5 international ones. The session opened with the performance of the national anthem, a welcoming speech by the federation’s grandmaster Joe Khoury, who represented the president of the federation, Dr. Habib Zarifa, in which he conveyed the vision of the federation. and future plans for participants.

Head of the Judicial Committee (Wrestling) of the Olympic Referee Association, member of the Educational Committee of the International Federation and Vice President of Asian Referees, International Lecturer, Master Daniel Khorasangyan, where he explained the new laws adopted by the International Federation. games, with his help, Master Ziad Farage, Committee Vice President and Lawyer, Ms. Maria Zidane, Committee Reporter, Dr. Jean Abi Rizk, Committee Member, and International Judge, Master Michel Majdalani.

The course was attended by Grandmaster Alain Negm, Head of the Coaches Committee, and gave an encouraging and motivational speech to the participants of the course, Grandmaster Eli Elia, member of the Committee for the preparation of national teams and coach of the combat team, and Master Salim Ghanima.

The participants were introduced to the new theoretical and applied laws, and also passed a written and practical exam. Then the Chairman of the Committee answered the questions of the participants, and the Member of the Federation, Grand Master Jo Khoury delivered the final speech of the President of the Federation.