LATE POST - Congratulations to Ms Abby for her selection and completion of the AIS Elevate Coach Program in 2021!!!
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) continues to prioritise the progress of women in Australian high performance sport, with 47 talented pathway coaches – 33 women – participating in two new professional development programs.
The AIS Elevate Coach program is collaborating with leading tertiary institutions to deliver professional development for two focus groups of pathway coaches: one for women coaches; and another for former high performance athletes now focused on coaching.
Link to the AIS News below -
https://www.ais.gov.au/media-centre/news/new-ais-programs-helping-to-elevate-women-coaches?fbclid=IwAR134vmZW00lpLcCFqmkl5tcqfzP4Y62GtZVzvJpgqQWirfpST7ewLSJmO
It is with pride and joy that we welcome back our Coach Ms Abby Sangalang and Junior Athlete Sofia Querubin from participating in the two-week Europe Tour arranged by Australian Taekwondo for select Performance Pathway Program Coaches and Athletes. This was fresh after the recent Senior Australian National Team World Championships Selection Event held on February 26 where Sofia lost to encumbent AUS National Team Member at her first transition match experience from a Junior to a Senior Athlete. The Europe tour included competitions at the Dutch Open and Belgium Open and cross training with the Dutch Seniors National Team and Australian Seniors National Team.
Sofia fought well and gained valuable international competition experience at both the Dutch Open and Belgium Open, exposure and additional knowledge learned that she will apply to her continuing skills development as she transitions to a Senior Athlete. Results for the two competitions were:
Dutch Open – 11-12 March 2023
Day 1 -49 kg Senior Division
R32 vs Germany = R1 10-8, R2 1-0, R3 14-2 PTG
R16 vs Brazil = R1 2-3, R2 7-9
Sofia fought in Seniors -49kg Division at her first Seniors Open match experience.
Sofia lost to Brazil who was the No 3 seed of the Seniors Division in a closely contested match which was an amazing result given she is only a Junior.
Day 2 -49 kg Juniors Division
R32 vs Germany = R1 14-2 PTG, R2 = 8-5
R16 vs Denmark = R1 6-3, R2 1-3, R3 6-0
QF vs Belgium = R1 2-3, R2 0-8
Sofia reached Quarterfinals but lost to Belgium who was No 1 seed in the Juniors Division and eventual Bronze Medalist
Belgium Open – 11-12 March 2023, only allows 1 division
Day 2 -49 kg Juniors Division
R32 vs Poland = R1 2-0, R2 4-0
R16 vs France = R1 7-12, R2 1-7
Sofia bowed out to France who was the eventual Silver Medalist
Well done Sofia and Ms Abby for your valiant efforts and dedication to skill and game improvements at both competitions! We are very proud of our dynamic duo!
