She noted that, taekwondo was one of the disciplines that the Regional Sports Authority deemed fit to develop in the region, hence the need for the Association to be serious with its development.
Mrs Fianu made this comments at the inauguration of an 11-member Eastern Regional Executives of the Taekwondo Association at Koforidua.
She urged the executive members to fish out for sponsorship packages in other to organize competitions regularly to sustain the interest of the discipline in the region.
Mr John Dadson, Former Secretary –General, Ghana Taekwondo Association (GTA), charged the new executives to be committed to their course and put in more effort to help develop the discipline especially among the women.
He noted that, if the right measures are put in place, the women can rise to a higher level on the world stage.
Ms Addo Benedicta, Vice Chairman of the Association said, more girls would be trained to ensure that, they can overcome societal challenges since they are vulnerable.
The newly sworn in executive members include Mr Amegbor Simon Kofi – Chairman, Ms Addo Benedicta Vice Chairman and Mr Benjamin Akoto of Ghana News Agency as the Secretary.
Others are Ms Naomi Peprah, treasurer, Master Akoto Raphael and Christmas Justice are Technical Trainers and Mary Ansah as the Coordinator.
Source: GNA
