A 16-member Bangladesh Taekwondo team visited the Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu on Wednesday, November 4, and met with Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal H.E Md. Shafiqur Rahman following their participation in an International Taekwondo Championship held in Chitwan.
According to a social media post by the Embassy of Bangladesh, the international championship saw participation from nine countries, with the Bangladeshi team securing an impressive 16 medals, including four gold, three silver and nine bronze.
Ambassador Rahman welcomed the visiting team and congratulated the players on their achievements. He highlighted the importance of sports in developing discipline, perseverance, self-confidence and teamwork, describing these qualities as essential for personal development and nation-building.
He also expressed satisfaction over Bangladesh’s growing success in Taekwondo and encouraged the players to continue striving for excellence.
The visiting delegation included team management officials, players and their family members. Officials from the Nepalese Taekwondo Academy and organisers of the championship also accompanied the delegation.
During the visit, team members thanked the Embassy for the warm reception and shared their experiences of competing in the championship. The programme also featured a brief Taekwondo demonstration by the players.
