The 36th State-level Kyorugi and 9th Poomsae Taekwondo Championship, held at Aryavidyapeeth in Motihari, saw stellar performances from teams across Bihar. Patna emerged as the champion in the Kyorugi category, securing an impressive 26 gold medals. Begusarai followed in second place with 16 gold medals. In the Poomsae category, Muzaffarpur clinched the top spot by winning 22 gold medals, while Patna secured the second position with 18 gold medals.

The competition, organized by the East Champaran Taekwondo Association under the aegis of the Bihar Taekwondo Association, took place on August 8th and 9th. Dr. Ashutosh Sharan, President of IMA Bihar, graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest, felicitating the victorious athletes with medals and trophies. The event witnessed the participation of approximately 600 competitors from 24 districts of Bihar, including national and international level players. Additionally, 60 officials, referees, coaches, and managers were also present.

Earlier, the competition was inaugurated by MP Radhamohan Singh and DM Saurabh Suman Yadav. Key figures from the Bihar Taekwondo Association, including President Shashi Kala Bhadani and General Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sahu, were in attendance. Sahu provided information to the athletes regarding government and federation incentives, job opportunities, and other facilities. The event was successfully organized under the leadership of Shivaji, President of the East Champaran Taekwondo Association, and event conveners Zahid Hussain and Saddam Hussain.