Around 700 athletes from more than 30 countries are expected to compete when the Richmond Olympic Oval hosts The Association For International Sport for All’s (TAFISA) World Martial Arts Games, starting Sept. 3.
The games will be a vibrant and unique festival event where people from all over the world can experience and compete in a variety of global martial arts qualifications.
From athletes to spectators, the five-day event is expected to draw roughly 8,000 visitors to the oval.
Earlier this year, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted Patronage for the TAFISA World Martial Arts Games. This helped solidify the continuing cooperations between the two organizations.
Corrie Hunt, medal designer for the 2010 Olympic Games was officially commissioned to design the medals for the first-ever competition. Hunt has been creating contemporary art that reflects the themes and traditions of her First Nations Komoyue and Tlingit heritage since 1985.
One of her most prestigious accomplishments was in creating the medal design for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
“We are of course very proud to have these awards designed by such an amazing artist,” said Ken Marchtaler, TAFISA Martial Arts Commissioner. “The opportunity for this year’s athletes to take home a gold, silver or bronze medal designed by a renowned Olympic medal designer just adds to the momentum already building for these games.”
Tickets are on available at richmondoval.ca.
Cost for a single day admission is $15 for single day, or $30 for a three-day pass.
