By: Zaki Salleh
IPOH – Nearly 1,800 participants took part in the RSB Invitational Taekwondo Championship 2026 held at the Perak Badminton Arena here yesterday.
The championship attracted participation from around 60 clubs nationwide, including clubs from Sabah.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Senior Assistant Director (Sports) of the Perak State Youth and Sports Department, Mohd Syaiful Fahmi Mohd Salleh.
He attended the ceremony on behalf of the Youth and Sports Minister.
During the ceremony, he also presented a mock cheque for the Sports Matching Grant (GPS) to the RSB Taekwondo Club.
The assistance supports efforts to strengthen grassroots sports development and the organisation of sporting activities.
The championship was further enlivened by a special appearance by legendary Malaysian rock singer Mus May, who entertained visitors with a special performance.
The event provided a platform for athletes to test their abilities while improving their performance in taekwondo.
It also strengthened cooperation and networking among clubs while encouraging the development of martial arts in Malaysia.
The championship further demonstrated that taekwondo continues to enjoy strong support among the younger generation and the country’s sporting community.
