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Nigerian Taekwondo Federation commiserates with world Taekwondo following the passing away of its founding father
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The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation has sent its condolences to the World Taekwondo Federation, following the passing of its Founding Father, Dr Un Yong Kim, who was also the former vice-president of the International Olympic Committee.
In a statement released on Monday, the NTF said Kim’s contributions to the development and iconic rise of Taekwondo was ‘enormous on many fronts’.
The statement reads in part: “The Nigeria Taekwondo Community is united in sending well wishes to the family of Dr Un Yong Kim and World Taekwondo on its irreplaceable loss.
“His contributions to the development and iconic rise of Taekwondo was enormous on many fronts.”
Photo Credit: World Taekwondo
