Team TAYA travelled to Brisbane QLD and collectively brought home a total of 16 medals = 7 Golds, 6 Silvers and 3 Bronzes from the competition last 9-10 November 2024 at South Pine Sports Complex, Brendale. Despite the very uncomfortable conditions at the venue with no airconditioning in the main competition and marshalling areas combined with extreme heat and high humidity, Team TAYA has remained steadfast and focussed on achieving strong performances with some losing in closely contested matches but still attaining a personal best. Our athletes have risen to challenges, shown technical and tactical prowess and have learned a lot from the experience. It is also inspiring to see our first timers at the Nationals who have fought hard and performed well.

Overall, a fantastic team result at the Nationals with Team TAYA achieving a top 5th overall finish in the club leaderboard tally from 93 clubs across Australia who competed at the event. A consistent top 5 result for the second year in a row!

Thank you to our Athletes for your hard work and perseverance, to our Coaches for your guidance and brilliant coaching, to our Black Belts for your assistance at warm up and to our Parents & Families for your encouragement and support. It was wonderful to see everyone having fun, adopting a positive growth mindset, cheering and supporting each other.

This Nationals marked our last competition for 2024. We look forward to another busy competition season in 2025 with many local, state, national and international events lined up.

Congratulations Team TAYA and well done on your excellent results, collective efforts and fantastic teamwork.

MEET OUR TEAM TAYA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, MEDALLISTS AND PARTICIPANTS

    

       

GOLD MEDAL / NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Chelsea Gomez, Black Belt Junior -49kg

Diego Querubin, Black Belt Junior -45kg

Jade MacGowan, Black Belt Cadet - 44kg

Heleni Moa, Red Belt Cadet -44kg

Kiera Malicdem, Red Belt Cadet -37kg

Layla Malicdem, Blue Belt Youth 10-11 yo -31kg

Jonathan Boshell, Blue Belt Youth 10-11 yo -31kg

    

    

SILVER MEDAL

Ayva Soteriou, Black Belt Junior -49kg

Mia Er, Black Belt Cadet -41kg

Ayaan Shetty, Black Belt Cadet -37kg

Danica De Leon, Red Belt Cadet -51kg

Ava Boshell, Blue Belt Cadet -51kg

Mia Delos Reyes, Blue Belt Youths 10-11 yo -31kg

    

BRONZE MEDAL

Vasili Soteriou, Black Belt Cadet -57kg

Aarav Menezes, Red Belt Cadet -41 kg

Kiaan Para, Red Belt Cadet -37kg

        

PARTICIPATED

Lachlan MacGowan, Black Belt Cadet -37kg

Mason Fryirs, Red Belt Youth 10-11 yo -38kg

Olivia Faccin, Red Belt Youth 10-11 yo -38kg

Max Wang, Blue Belt Youth 8-9 yo -31kg

Aarav Verma, Blue Belt Youth 10-11 yo -38kg