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World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue met today with Saudi Arabian Sport Minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki AlFaisal to discuss the development of Taekwondo in the country and the promotion of peace initiatives.

Choue offered his appreciation to the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee for supporting the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final in Riyadh, and also congratulated the body on the remarkable progress of Saudi Taekwondo athletes.

The two also discussed upcoming sport events in Saudi Arabia and possible future Taekwondo events in the kingdom in the coming years.

During the meeting, the prince was given an honorary 7th dan black belt by Choue and Kukkiwon President Dong-sup Lee.

He also received an honorary 9th dan from the WT executives to pass on to Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The crown prince was, at the time of the delegation’s visit, engaged in a summit with international and regional leaders.

The meeting took place at the Ministry of Sport on the occasion of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Finals and Gala Awards.