President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Taekwondo Federation, Seyed Mohammed Pouladgar, attended an event preparation meeting on Kish Island ©IRITF

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Taekwondo Federation, Seyed Mohammed Pouladgar, visited Kish Island in preparation for three international events that will be held there next year. 

Kish Island will first welcome competitors for the ninth Asian Taekwondo Clubs Championships from February 26 to 27.

The third World Taekwondo President's Cup will then take place from February 28 to March 3, with the 30th Fajr Open immediately following between March 4 and 5.

An events preparation meeting was held on Kish Island in Iran, with three events set to be hosted there in early 2019 ©IRITF
An events preparation meeting was held on Kish Island in Iran, with three events set to be hosted there in early 2019 ©IRITF

An event preparations meeting was held with Pouladgar among those in attendance.

Vice president Zahra Sarvi and the head of Kish Island's sports institute board Amir Arab were also at the meeting. 

Kish Island has had experience hosting major sporting events, having held legs of the International Volleyball Federation Beach World Tour.