{"id":492903,"date":"2025-07-27T01:57:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=492903"},"modified":"2025-07-27T01:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:57:48","slug":"president-ptf-elected-as-council-member-of-asian-taekwondo-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/president-ptf-elected-as-council-member-of-asian-taekwondo-union\/","title":{"rendered":"President PTF elected as council member of Asian Taekwondo union"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi<br \/>\nIn a momentous development for Pakistan\u2019s taekwondo community, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Lt Col (R) Raja Wasim Ahmed, has been elected as a Council Member of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU). The election was held during the ATU General Assembly in Kuching, Malaysia.<br \/>\nThis remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in Pakistan\u2019s growing stature within the international Taekwondo community. Lt Col (R) Raja Wasim\u2019s induction into the ATU Council is a recognition of his tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to the development of Taekwondo in Pakistan. His presence in the continental governing body is expected to pave the way for greater representation and new opportunities for Pakistani athletes at the Asian and global levels.<br \/>\nMr. Sang Jin Kim of South Korea was elected as the new President of the ATU, while Mr. Jung Heon Kim and Mr. Shadad Tali A Alamri were elected as Vice Presidents. The Pakistan Taekwondo Federation congratulates the newly elected leadership and expresses its confidence in their vision and dedication to the continued growth and development of Taekwondo across Asia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi In a momentous development for Pakistan\u2019s taekwondo community, President Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF), Lt Col (R) Raja Wasim Ahmed, has been elected as a Council Member of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU). The election was held during the ATU General Assembly in Kuching, Malaysia. 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