The Kenyan government through the ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage has reaffirmed it's support for the Tong IL-Moo Do Sport.

Speaking after a meeting with the participants of the Mombasa open Tong IL-Moo Do tournament at a hotel in Mombasa last night, Sports, Culture and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed said the Government is committed to ensuring that the tournament remains an annual event adding the government will continue to sponsor it.

Amina noted “The government’s commitment is total, we have given them support we supported them when they went to Korea and we are very pleased by this young people who are fostering Unity amongst other countries,”

Amina also congratulated the organisers of the event hailing the event for promoting peace and discipline.

Amonth those present during the meeting was World Tong Il Moo do vice President Takamitsu Hoshiko who applauded the government's efforts in supporting the sport.

On his part Kenya Tong –IL Moodo federation president Clarence Mwakio promised they will continue working closely with the government.

The tournament which started on Saturday came to an end yesterday, a total of 13 countries including Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Paraguay, Nepal, Iran and Philippines taking part in the tournament.

Kenya scooped a total of 113 medals, 31 golds, 36 silvers and 46 bronzes.

Amina also congratulated the organisers of the event for promoting peace and discipline through the sport.

Among those present during the meeting was World Tong Il Moo do vice President Takamitsu Hoshiko who applauded the government's efforts in supporting the sport.

On his part Kenya Tong –IL Moodo federation president Clarence Mwakio promised they will continue working closely with the government.

The tournament which started on Saturday came to an end yesterday, a total of 13 countries including Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Paraguay, Nepal, Iran and Philippines taking part in the tournament.

Kenya scooped a total of 113 medals, 31 golds, 36 silvers and 46 bronzes.