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Johor woman, 84, who practised taekwondo for 16 years gets honorary black belt despite being wheelchair-bound now
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points She had been training for 16 years before receiving the honor. Her journey in the sport began at age 58, when she started training with her son.
A woman's dedication to martial arts has been recognized with a prestigious award. She had been training for 16 years before receiving the honor. The award is the highest rank available from the central authority for the sport.
Her journey in the sport began at age 58, when she started training with her son. The son is a practitioner of traditional medicine.
Further details about her achievement are available, including the specific rank she received and the organization that awarded it.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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