Saidabad athletes lead the charge as Indian club claims 16 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze at the 9th Asian Cup Open International Taekwondo Championship
India’s growing taekwondo movement got a massive boost this week as CK Taekwondo Club India turned in one of its finest performances yet, sweeping a staggering 34 medals at the 9th Asian Cup Open International Taekwondo Championship 2026.
The club’s fighters and performers returned home with 16 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals, a haul that not only cements CK Taekwondo Club’s status as one of the country’s premier martial arts academies but also puts Indian taekwondo firmly on the continental map.
Saidabad Branch Steals the Spotlight
While medals poured in from across the club’s various branches, it was the Saidabad branch that emerged as the undisputed powerhouse of the campaign. Eight athletes from Saidabad represented India at the championship, and nearly all of them returned with hardware around their necks.
Leading the gold rush were Shaik Hamza Adnan, Teja Vardhan, and Shaik Sana Mahin, each delivering dominant, composed performances to claim top honors on the podium. Their wins were a mix of sharp technique, ring intelligence, and the kind of composure under pressure that international-level competition demands.
Close behind, Vamshi Krishna, Kaveti Ayvukth, and Abhishek picked up silver medals, pushing their opponents to the limit in tightly contested bouts.
Rounding out the branch’s medal tally, Kaveti Aarush and Shashi Rithwik brought home bronze — with Rithwik producing arguably the most versatile display of the tournament by medaling in both Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms), a rare double that speaks to his all-round mastery of the sport.
A Statement on the Continental Stage
The Asian Cup Open International Taekwondo Championship draws some of the region’s toughest competition, making CK Taekwondo Club’s 34-medal haul all the more significant. Gold in the sparring ring demands split-second reflexes and relentless conditioning, while gold in Poomsae rewards precision, discipline, and years of technical refinement — and the club’s athletes proved they could deliver on both fronts.
Club Celebrates Its Champions
In the aftermath of the championship, CK Taekwondo Club India extended its congratulations to every athlete who competed, praising their dedication, discipline, and relentless hard work in the lead-up to the event. The club noted that these performances have done more than fill a trophy cabinet — they’ve enhanced India’s reputation on the international taekwondo circuit and set a benchmark for aspiring young martial artists across the country.
For a club built on grassroots training and community-driven coaching, this Asian Cup campaign is a powerful reminder of what disciplined, structured martial arts programs can produce. With athletes as young as those from the Saidabad branch already competing — and winning — on the international stage, CK Taekwondo Club India looks set to be a name that keeps making headlines in the years ahead.
