Players and officials from the World Tong-IL Moo Do federation on Thursday were privileged to sample Kenya's Cultural heritage by visiting historical fort Jesus monument.
The over 300 delegation,who will take part in this year's seventh edition of the Mombasa open international Tong IL Moo Do Martial arts, toured the site,where they were taken through the rich history of the monument dating 400 years.
Kenya Tong IL Moo Do federation official grand master Hilary Wahanda said the competition that has brought together 15 foreign countries from the globe, will also promote local tourism.
"We have given the players an opportunity to sample our Cultural heritage before the event kicks off ,the are happy and this is one way of marketing our tourism,"said Wahanda.
This year event is being held tightly in adherence to COVID-19 protocols,as players and guests will be required to follow the set ministry of health guidelines to avert the spread of the disease.
"We are very serious about Covid-19 and that's why all players have undergone COVID-19 tests before they participate,we have partnered with ministry of health on this matter and we are happy players have complied,"said Mwakio, Kenya Tong IL Moo Do federation president.
The event kicks off on Saturday at Aga Khan academy hall and is set to end on Sunday where individual players and teams will be awarded with medals.
Kenya National Team, Jasiri,is hoping to defend its title after retaining it for eight times in a row. Last year Kenya Bagged overall 104 medals during the international event held at Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa.
Team Kenya reigned in almost all the categories, harvesting 32 gold medals,31 silver and 41 Bronze, way ahead of their perennial rivals,Philippines,who played second fiddle with overall 27 medals, after garnering 13 Gold,11 Silver and 3 Bronze medals.
