The sport of karate in Guyana has been given a major boost with the opening of Dr. Frank Woon-A-Tai Budokan at Liliendaal yesterday.
The facility was declared opened by Hon. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, who commended Dr. Woon-A-Tai, whose brainchild it was, on this achievement.
The ceremony was also attended by delegates from each country that will compete at the International Karate Diagaku 4th World Cup, which will be held here from July 16-21.
The facility has been under construction since 2010, but was met by some challenges that resulted in a delay in its completion. It is now the headquarters of the International Karate Daigaku, which was formed by Master Woon-A-Tai and has a presence in 58 countries.