Fayaz Ahmad Dar has established himself in Taekwondo as a state-level gold medallist, Class II National Referee and coach who has mentored more than 500 athletes. His achievements include first place at the 2020 International Invitational Online Club Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, alongside participation in national and international competitions and professional development programmes.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, Fayaz Ahmad Dar has built a career in Taekwondo through competitive participation, professional officiating and coaching, mentoring more than 500 athletes during his coaching journey.
Dar’s achievements include a gold medal at the Senior State Poomsae Taekwondo Championship, first place in an international online club championship in 2020 and promotion from Class III to Class II National Referee by the Taekwondo Federation of India in May 2019, according to the certificates and information provided for this report.
Poomsae, a discipline of Taekwondo, involves performing prescribed sequences of movements that demonstrate technical accuracy, balance, coordination and control.
Dar won gold in the Senior State Poomsae Taekwondo Championship, marking an important achievement in his competitive career.
He also secured first place in the Poom/Dan Male Under-40A category at the 1st International Invitational Online Club Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2020. The competition was held from July 25 to 30 and organised by Atul International Taekwondo Academy.
His certificate records the first-place finish in the event.
Dar also participated in the 1st Online Daedo Open European Taekwondo Poomsae Championships 2020. According to the information on his participation certificate, the competition attracted more than 1,200 athletes from 75 countries across four continents.
In 2021, he participated in the 2nd Online Open National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in the Under-40 Black Belt Male category.
Another milestone in Dar’s career came on May 30, 2019, when the Taekwondo Federation of India promoted him from Class III to Class II National Referee, according to his certificate.
The role requires knowledge of competition regulations, technical understanding and the ability to make decisions while ensuring fair play.
His progression as a referee added an officiating dimension to his involvement in Taekwondo, alongside his experience as a competitor and coach.
Professional Development Through World Taekwondo Programmes
Dar also participated in the World Taekwondo Online PTP Courses conducted in July and August 2021.
The programmes provided opportunities for continued technical learning within the sport’s international framework.
His participation reflects his engagement with professional development beyond competitive events.
Beyond his individual achievements, Dar has also contributed to athlete development through coaching.
According to the information provided, he has mentored more than 500 athletes, many of whom have gone on to compete successfully at state and national levels.
His coaching work involves training athletes in Taekwondo techniques, physical preparation and competition-related skills. It also includes helping young practitioners develop discipline, concentration and confidence.
The development of athletes requires sustained training and guidance, particularly for those preparing to participate in higher-level competitions.
Dar’s coaching experience has allowed him to contribute to the development of young sporting talent while remaining actively involved in the Taekwondo community.
Dar’s journey brings together three roles within Taekwondo. His competitive record includes state-level gold and an international online championship first place. His refereeing credentials include promotion to Class II National Referee in 2019, while his coaching work has involved mentoring more than 500 athletes.
His participation in national and international competitions, professional programmes and refereeing activities reflects his continued involvement in different aspects of the sport.
Through coaching, he has also taken on the responsibility of passing his experience and technical knowledge to younger athletes.
His journey highlights the different opportunities available within Taekwondo beyond competitive participation, including coaching, officiating and athlete development.
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