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'Anong trip ng coach?' House to probe questionable taekwondo sparring that injured girl

Published Apr 3, 2024 01:43 pm

At A Glance

  • Solons led by ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo are calling for a House inquiry on the mauling suffered by a 17-year-old female taekwondo yellow belt at the hands of a bigger, male black belt.
  • So badly beaten up was the young girl that her face was all swollen after the sparring.

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Solons led by ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo are calling for a House inquiry on the mauling suffered by a 17-year-old female taekwondo yellow belt at the hands of a bigger, male black belt. 

Filed before the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 3 was House Resolution (HR) No. 1670. 

According to Tulfo, no less than Speaker Martin Romualdez called for the investigation after receiving reports that the female taekwondo player was allegedly set up by her coach to spar with a taller, heavier, and more advance player. 

“The circumstances surrounding this incident raise serious concerns about the safety protocols, supervision, and regulations within the Taekwondo community, particularly regarding the appropriateness of match-ups between practitioners of different skill levels during training sessions,” read the resolution 

“The safety and well-being of athletes, especially minors, should be paramount in any sporting activity, and coaches and trainers have a duty of care to ensure that training sessions are conducted in a manner that minimizes risks of injury or harm,” it added. 

So badly beaten up was the young girl that her face was all swollen after the sparring. 

Tulfo, the House deputy majority leader for communications says Romualdez wants to know what agency is authorized to oversee the training sessions not only in Taekwondo but also in other sports. 

Tulfo says the House Speaker is concerned with the safety of the participant of such contact sports, especially since most of them are minors. 

The resolution also said that conducting an inquiry in aid of legislation will provide an opportunity to review and evaluate existing regulations, practices, and standards within the Taekwondo community, with the aim of identifying gaps or deficiencies that may require legislative intervention to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. 

“It is imperative to ensure accountability and transparency in the sports sector, particularly in matters concerning the safety and welfare of athletes, coaches, and stakeholders involved in sports development and promotion,” the resolution explained. 

The measure was also filed by Tulfo's fellow ACT-CIS nominees, particularly Reps. Edvic Yap and Jocelyn Tulfo; Benguet lone district Rep. Eric Go Yap, and Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Ralph Wendell Tulfo.

 

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