The forth edition of the African Para taekwondo open championship started today 20th of February in Hurghada with the participation of 30 countries from all over the world.

The day was opened by The 16th and 8th round matches.

The para taekwondo categories are: K41, K42, K43, K44, and each category competitions are held in 3 different scales: -61 kg, -75kg, +75kg for men and scales -49kg, -58kg, +58kg For women.

The African Championship is an important step in the players road of qualifying for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020 after the Para Taekwondo was first included into the Paralympic program.

Egypt participates with 14 player ( 11 male players and 3 female players ).

The national para taekwondo team has been formed for the first time several months ago.