Royal Spanish Taekwondo Federation and related disciplines (RFET), through its president, Jesus Castellanosand the board of directors, Red Cross Local President, Remedios Alarcón, a check for 10,300 euros for benefits received after the celebration of the International Taekwondo Opening for Peace on April 30 at the Alicante Technology Center. .

This economic amount will go entirely towards improving the accommodation conditions of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Looking at the resources of the humanitarian organization in Alicante. The dual purpose of the competition, in which 700 athletes representing 80 sports clubs in the Pre-cadet, cadet, junior and senior categories, took part, was to help the exiles financially and at the same time to make their current situation visible as one. A consequence of the conflict in Ukraine.

Castellanos once again thanked all local institutions, especially the Alicante City Council and the Ministry of Sports, in the organization of this solidarity day, and all the collaborators who devotedly wanted to take part in the meeting. Activity. “We have achieved this significant figure thanks to them, the box office receipts and the contributions to zero place,” said the President of RFET.

The head of the RFET was “grateful and excited” that Spanish taekwondo had succeeded in doing “the grain of sand” to improve the living conditions of refugees. “The motto of the event was realized: ‘Peace is more valuable than victory’ (peace is more valuable than victory). “Whatever the date or time of the season, Spanish taekwondo responded to the call for help and showed great heart and solidarity.”