World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Astana to join 50 teams
15:13, 28 August 2014
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - World Taekwondo Grand Prix, which will take place in Astana on August 29-31, is expected to join athlete from 50 countries of the world.
"More than 200 athletes from 50 countries will take part in the event. World Taekwondo GP will be attended by outstanding athletes, prize winners of Olympic Games and World Championships. The competitions will be held in 8 Olympic weight categories. It bears to remind that the General Assembly of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) on 25th of March in Taipei declared Kazakhstan as the hosting country of the Taekwondo Grand Prix World Series tournament", said taekwondo state coach, bronze medalist of Beijing Olympics 2008 Arman Chilmanov. Nine athletes will represent our country at the event. For the first place athletes will receive USD 5000, for the second - USD 3000 and USD 1000 - for winning the third place at the tournament.