US-based Ghanaian Taekwondo athlete, David Koney Adjetey, says he is
poised to challenge for a gold medal at the upcoming Grand Prix in
Kazakhstan later this year.
The Grand Prix is attended by the best 32 athletes ranked in the
world and Adjetey is the only Ghanaian among these athletes.
Ahead of the upcoming two-day championship which begins on August
29-30, Adjetey noted that, it’s going to be difficult to meet his
target but believes with all his experience and current training
regiments he is undergoing with his coach, Master Augustine Torkornoo,
he will achieve his aim.
Speaking to the this reporter from his Utah base in the USA, Adjetey
who holds 36 international medals in his career said “I know it will
be difficult to meet my target of winning gold but with my
preparations so far, I believe I will achieve it and Ghana will be
well represented"
“With athletes from countries such as Iran, Gabon, France and Korea
all competing, it will be very competitive,” Adjetey added.
“I thank my sports physiologist, Dr Vince Miner of Utah Valley
University and Utah Valley physical therapy for their immense
support,” he acknowledged.
