The Albanian National Olympic Committee (KOKSH) announced that the European Cadet and Children’s Taekwondo Championship, held in Tirana, concluded successfully.

The event set a participation record with 1,200 athletes from 43 countries, and featured high-level matches.

Turkey, in the cadet category, and Bulgaria, in the children’s category, achieved the best results throughout the event.

The best result for Albania was secured by Helena Passantino, who, in the final for the under-18kg category, defeated the Bulgarian athlete and won the Gold medal for Albania.

Meanwhile, Darel Marku won the Silver medal in the children’s category.

The closing ceremony was attended by KOKSH President Fidel Ylli, who praised the work of the Taekwondo Federation, which has organized two major international tournaments in Tirana within a short period.

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