Honouring Excellence.
Two members of our parish community are members of the Poomsae Taekwondo British squad.
Timi has been part of a winning team since the European championships in Turkey in 2019
and this year of 2023 has seen Gabriel achieve his title of European champion.
Gabriel Casaclang.
2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, Hong Kong – China
A total of 33 athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain, hailing from 21 different clubs across the UK.
This is the largest team that British Taekwondo has ever assembled for a World Poomsae Championships,
reflecting the dedication and hard work of both the athletes and their clubs over the past few years.
The team boasts a good blend of seasoned, experienced competitors, including medallists from the 2023 European Championships
as well as previous World and European Championships,
alongside some exciting new talents who will be wearing GBR on their uniforms for the first time.
After nearly 12 months of solid Taekwondo Poomsae competitions across England (including the British National Championships this year, held in November 2024),
we are incredibly proud and delighted to inform you that Gabriel has won
his first major World Championships competition in the Recognised Poomsae Male Team Junior category, held at the Hong Kong Coliseum, in Hong Kong, China.
Gabriel and his team-mates officially became World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Bronze Medallists
by beating Team India in the preliminaries,
Team Germany during the quarter finals, but sadly falling short against Team USA in the semi-finals
where it all went down to the wire, with Team GBR losing by the narrowest of margins (0.06).
Gabriel continues to inspire his peers in the GBR National Squad and our students fromWin Taekwondo Academy,
proving that great things come from hard work and perseverance.
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The U14 Cadet Male Team secures Great Britain’s THIRD GOLD Medal at the European Poomsae Championships in Turkey!
Congratulations to the trio of Alfie Harper Joshua Tobin Oluwatimilehin Akinrele
European Champions 2019
In Austria 2023.
2023 European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships, Innsbruck – Austria
TAEKWONDO AND PARA TAEKWONDO
The excitement within the Taekwondo community was palpable as Innsbruck, Austria hosted two landmark events: the 16th European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships and the 1st European Poomsae Para Taekwondo Championships. These competitions, which took place from 24th to 26th November 2023, brought together Europe’s finest athletes to showcase their mastery of Poomsae and Freestyle.
The competition was classified as a G4 event, which signifies a high-ranking tournament that will contribute significantly to the athletes’ standings. The event adhered to the latest World Taekwondo Poomsae Ranking Bylaw, ensuring a fair and competitive environment.
The 16th European Poomsae Taekwondo Championships and the 1st European Poomsae Para-Taekwondo Championships were not only competitions but also celebrations of the art and sport of Taekwondo, offering a platform for athletes to demonstrate their dedication, skill, and spirit, further enriching the tapestry of Taekwondo’s storied history.
After nearly 12 months of solid Taekwondo Poomsae competitions across England (including the British National Championships this year, held in October 2023),I am incredibly proud and delighted to inform you that Gabriel has won his first major European competition in the recognised Poomsae Team Male Cadetscategory, held at Olympiahalle, in Innsbruck, Austria.
Gabriel and his teammates officially became European Poomase Taekwondo Champions after competing against the national teams from Sweden (5th), Spain (4th), Netherlands (3rd) and Italy (2nd) with Great Britain winning convincingly in first place as European Champions.
Gabriel’s overall result and medal tally during the European Championships saw him accomplish GB and officially become European Champion.
Gabriel continues to inspire his peers in the GB National Squadandour students from Win Taekwondo Academy, proving that great things come from hard work and perseverance.
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Jinmi is another member of the British Squad,
in March 2023 Jinmi competed at an International Tournament in Hamburg, Germany,
winning Bronze as a member of the Boys Team.