Sofia to host international taekwondo tournament

On Saturday, Sofia hosts the 13th Ramus Sofia Cup 2026, an international Taekwondo tournament bringing together athletes from Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkiye.

The tournament will feature exciting competitions in Kyorugi and Poomsae, providing Taekwondo athletes from different age groups and clubs with the opportunity to showcase their skills, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport, CE Report quotes BTA.

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, who is the patron of an international taekwondo tournament, will welcome the participants, the Interior Ministry’s press service announced.

The event is being held under the motto Taekwondo against Addiction and brings together 650 participants from 10 countries. Representatives from all age groups, from the youngest, aged 4 to 7, to established names in the sport will compete. The initiative aims to support the prevention of addiction amongst young people, as one of the Ministry’s main priorities is to reduce drug trafficking, also focusing on preventive measures.

The Interior Ministry representative brass band will open the event with a performance of Queen’s We Are the Champions.

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