Kenya stares at ban as Tong-Il Moo-Do meet hangs on by a thread
Kenya stares at ban as Tong-Il Moo-Do meet hangs on by a thread
Tuesday seventeenth December, 2024 07:40 AM|
After 11 profitable years of internet hosting the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do Championships, Kenya dangers a ban from the worldwide martial arts governing physique if the federal government fails to launch funds for the competitors’s twelfth version, set to start this Friday on the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa.
This comes after an earlier try to carry the occasion in August failed on account of monetary constraints.
Speaking on Monday from Mombasa, Elvis Malipe, the assistant secretary-general of the Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (KTMF), warned that the game’s progress in Kenya and its international recognition are at stake because of the lack of presidency help.
“It’s obvious that if we get banned—I don’t know for how long—this sport will slowly die. The upcoming youngsters won’t see the need to participate if there are no competitions,” a dejected Malipe said.
He added: “The global body has been kind enough to give Kenya a second chance after our failed attempt in August. We have over 300 guests from 35 countries expected. It will be a shame if we don’t at least honor that commitment, as we can solve our internal issues later.”
President of the Paraguayan Federation of Tong-Il Moo-Do and a 2022 World Cup gold medallist Carlos Nuñez, expressed hope for a last-minute decision upon his arrival in Mombasa on Sunday.
He emphasised the significance of defending their titles achieved in 2023 to enhance Paraguay’s world rankings.
“We need to defend our titles so my country can improve its world rankings. Missing two international competitions in the same year jeopardizes my athletes’ morale and psychological readiness heading into the world championships,”said Nuñez
Kenya’s wealthy historical past in Tong-Il Moo-Do now hangs within the stability.
Failure to host the occasion this week would mark the second botched championship this yr, risking the careers of lots of of athletes who depend on the game.
Kenya’s unmatched document of 46 gold, 54 silver, and 93 bronze medals throughout final yr’s eleventh version may go to waste if the occasion doesn’t proceed.
