International Taekwon‑Do Federation

Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 Successfully Concluded.

Kathmandu, Nepal – The Nepal ITF National Umpire Seminar 2025 concluded successfully on January 26, 2025, at the National Sports Council, Tripureshwor. The event organized by the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation and approved by the National Sports Council and the two-day seminar focused on developing qualified umpires and ensuring transparency in judging for upcoming national championships.

The seminar was conducted by ITF 6th Degree Black Belt Mr. Umesh Rajthala, Chief Coach and Mr. Rajmandir Shrestha, Chairman of the Umpire Committee of the Federation.

Notable Guests and Dignitaries

The seminar was graced by the presence of several esteemed guests:

Chief Guest:

Mr. Tankalal Ghising, Member Secretary of the National Sports Council.

Special Guests:

Mr. Kamal Bahadur Bhattarai, Executive Board Member of the National Sports Council.

Mr. Anjan Dhamala, Board Member of the National Sports Council and Former President of Nepal ITF.

Guests:

Mr. Rajkumar Karki, Secretary General of the Nepal School Sports Federation.

Miss Anju Rawat, Vice President of the National Martial Arts Games Committee.

Mr. Rupsing Moktan, Secretary General of the Nepal National Martial Arts Confederation.

Federation Leadership Participation

The event was attended by key leaders from the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation, including:

Mr. Prabin Kumar Karki, President of Nepal ITF.

Mr. Nir Bahadur Saru, Vice President of Nepal ITF.

Mr. Chatur Lal Chaudhary, Vice President of Nepal ITF.

Mr. Gham Bahadur Thapa Magar, Secretary General of Nepal ITF.

Mr. Bikram Bantha Magar, Treasurer of Nepal ITF.

Additional executive board members.

Seminar Highlights

A total of 138 participants from across the nation participated in the seminar, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing umpiring standards in Taekwon‑Do.

The primary objective of the seminar was to produce well-qualified umpires, equipped with the latest skills and knowledge necessary to ensure fairness and transparency in judging at Taekwon‑Do competitions.

This event represents a significant milestone in improving the professionalism and integrity of Taekwon‑Do in Nepal. It underscores the Nepal International Taekwon‑Do Federation's dedication to maintaining high standards in the sport.

Reported by:

Mr. Gham Bahadur Thapa Magar
Secretary General of Nepal ITF and Member of ITF Junior and Veteran Committee