At the prestigious international taekwondo competition held on January 25 in the Netherlands called “Open Dutch-2025”, athletes from the Lviv region won two silver medals. A total of 726 athletes from 98 clubs representing 27 countries participated in the tournament.
Nine participants from the Lviv region showcased impressive skills. Irina Mukha earned silver in the “adults” category, I-VI dan, weight up to 50 kg, sparring, while Rostyslav Tsizh secured second place among boys aged 12-14, I-III dan, in the weight category up to 60 kg.
Taekwondo, which has a history of over two thousand years, is considered one of the most organized and scientifically grounded martial arts, focusing on physical health, self-defense, and spiritual and intellectual development.