The Fifth Zhejiang Teenager Taekwondo Competition kicks off in Quzhou, Zhejiang province on May 16. [Photo/qz123.com]

The Fifth Zhejiang Teenager Taekwondo Competition kicked off in the Qujiang No 2 Primary School of Quzhou, Zhejiang province on May 16, and it is set to last for three days.

A total of 445 players in 39 teams are competing.

The competition includes a poomsae race and a competitive race, which are divided into 18 classes and 35 classes respectively according to their age and gender.

"Taekwondo not only builds my body, but also enriches my after-school life," said nine-year-old Ye Ziyue from Quzhou, who has trained in the sport for more than two years.

According to Ye Haifeng, coach of Quzhou delegation, Quzhou has 19 players participating in the event, the oldest of whom is 16 years old with 10-year experience and their goal is to carry off two individual championships this year.