THE qualification of Chika Chukwumerije and Isa Mohammed Adam to the London 2012 Taekwondo event of the Olympics beginning July 23 has been hailed by the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Choi Jong-hyun.

In a congratulatory message sent to the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Sani Ndanusa, the Ambassador said that he was delighted to note that Nigeria's training in Korea earlier this year helped the athletes to horn their skill and strengthen their mental preparedness.

The Amabassador also used the opportunity to pray for a speedy recovery to Beijing Olympics bronze medalist, Chika who was injured during the qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt, and "hope for much betternews for Nigeria from Taekwondo in the upcoming Olympics".

The Nigerian duo of Chika and Adam shot out their conquerors in the All Africa Games in Maputo to qualify for the Olympics.