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JAMMU, DECEMBER 5: First Time in the History of J&K the Embassy of Republic of Korea has given appreciation letters to Mr. Anuj Sharma, Organizing Secretary of J&K Taekwondo Association and Mr. Atul Pangotra ,Technical Director J&K Taekwondo Association/India Team Coach/ Chairman Referee Committee Taekwondo Federation India for the Promotion of Korean Martial Art( i.e. Taekwondo) in India as well as World  during the Covid-19 .

Mr. Atul Pangotra (International Player/ Coach/ Referee, PET, YSS) and Mr. Anuj Sharma (International Player/National Medalist/ Organizing Secretary JKTA received the appreciation Certificates presented by Mr. Shin Bong Kil (Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea) on account of their continuous work and efforts in promotion of Taekwondo in India and J&K-UT.

Jammu & Kashmir Taekwondo Association is the only Association who organized an online based Taekwondo Championship in collaboration with Korean Culture Centre, India (KCC) during the lockdown where almost 25 countries participated. The Championship was designed by Mr. Anuj Sharma Master Atul Pangotra and in order to get athletes back in shape.

Mr. Kim Kum Pyoung (Director, Korean Culture Centre India) also congratulated the duo for receiving the honorary Certificates for sincerely promoting this Olympic Sport in India as well as UT of J&K.

Mr. Nissar Hussain Vice-President JKTA congratulated both Mr.Anuj and Mr. Atul for this achievement and also said their sincere effort are helping the young players to horn their skills in the game of Taekwondo in UT of J&K .

 Mr. D.N. Pangotra (President, JKTA) presented a vote of thanks to Mr. Shin Bong Kil (Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea) for presenting this great honor.