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Oman’s Al-Muhand Al-Balushi strikes gold for taekwondo in Bosnia

Omani taekwondo star Al-Muhand bin Tawfiq Al-Balushi clinched a remarkable gold medal in the –48 kg youth category at the Grand Prix International Taekwondo Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Bosnia: Al-Balushi delivered a stellar performance throughout the championship, which brought together some of the world’s strongest and highest-rated taekwondo athletes. Competing in a field known for its fierce intensity and technical precision, the young Omani fighter showcased exceptional tactical focus and composure from the opening rounds to the final.

In the decisive match, Al-Balushi dominated with confidence, imposing his style and securing a well-deserved victory that earned him the prestigious gold medal.

Adel bin Khalifa Al-Wahibi, coach of the national taekwondo team, praised the athlete’s rapid evolution, saying: “Al-Muhand Al-Balushi is undergoing a significant technical transformation. What he achieved in this championship is not just a result, but a clear indication of the beginning of a new phase in his journey towards achieving positive results. He possesses exceptional technical abilities.”

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