Saudi Arabian Sport Minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, centre, was presented with an honorary 7th dan by World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue ©World Taekwondo

Saudi Arabian Sport Minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal was presented with an honorary 7th dan by World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue and Kukkiwon President Dongsup Lee.

Choue met with Al Faisal to discuss the development of taekwondo in the Gulf nation and promoting peace initiatives.

The meeting took place during the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final and Gala Awards at the Ministry of Sport.

The GP Final in Saudi Arabia included Para Taekwondo athletes for the first time.

Choue praised the efforts of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee for helping to host the event successfully.

Al Faisal also accepted an honorary 9th dan on behalf of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud ©World Taekwondo
Al Faisal also accepted an honorary 9th dan on behalf of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud ©World Taekwondo

The progress of Saudi taekwondo athletes was also discussed.

Al Faisal also accepted an honorary 9th dan on behalf of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Finally, Choue invited the Saudi Sports Minister to attend the World Taekwondo Championships in Baku.

The event is scheduled to be held in May 2023.