Team TAYA competed at the KPNP NSW Winter Open last Saturday, 13 July 2024 at Penrith Regional Valley with our 21 athletes collectively bringing home a total medal tally of 20 Golds, 11 Silvers, 6 Bronzes = 37 medals!!! Several Team TAYA athletes competed in two divisions to gain more court time, match experience, knowledge and confidence with some winning Gold in both divisions. Its a fantastic effort and hard work from everyone and very inspiring to see our strong team spirit demonstrated at the event.
Big congratulations also to our Cadet Athlete Heleni Moa who was awarded the Best Female Athlete of the Competition when she showed dominance over her Red Belt -44kg division winning over her opponent in straight sets both in point gap within a few seconds. She then went out of her comfort zone and fought in Black Belt -44kg division which was her first experience and was exceptional pushing match to a third set. Heleni showed composure, confidence, strong fighting spirit and technical skill. An excellent learning opportunity which will build her resilience, confidence and maturity.
Thank you to our Team TAYA athletes for your hard work, our dedicated Coaches for your brilliant coaching, our black belt leadership team for your assistance at marshalling and the parents for your support and encouragement. Congratulations and well done Team TAYA!!!
Australian National Team Selections for 2024 World Junior Championships
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Australian National Team Selections for 2024 World Junior Championships
29 June 2024 @ Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool
It was a wonderful day for Team TAYA for 4 of our Athletes:
Chelsea Gomez -44kg - Dominated the division, has been consistent and unchallenged, made her 3rd World Championships AUS Team with last two in Cadets in 2022 and 2023
Ayva Soteriou -46kg - Fresh young talent who have shown strong passion and maturity, has made her debut earning her spot on the AUS Team
Joshua Lo -59kg - fought two dominant opponents snatching PTG win in second round in semi-final match vs the eventual Gold medallist
Diego Querubin -45kg - showed lots of potential at his first Junior Selections event, challenged the eventual Silver medallist in the semi-final match and settled for bronze, will hopefully have his time in two years time
Josh and Diego were both AUS Team members at the 2022 World Cadet Championships but unfortunately missed out this time around as Juniors. Never give up, continue learning and work towards future opportunities.
Congratulations to our girls for your selection in the AUS Team and proud of our boys for fighting hard!!!
You are all an inspiration to your coaches and our next gen athletes who one day will follow in your footsteps. You have all worked hard, shown so much dedication and maturity and supported each other in the lead up to the selections and on the day. Our results led us to rank top 5 among Australian clubs at this selection event.
Thank you to our coaches for your constant guidance, brilliant coaching, providing technical and tactical training and opportunities for our athletes and in bringing the best from them by instilling a positive and growth mindset, grace in defeat, self belief and strong work ethics. Special recognition to Ms Abby for all your hard work, perseverance and devotion.
Thank you to our Team TAYA families for your assistance, support, loud cheers and encouragement. It truly made the day a magical one.
Overall, thank you everyone for contributing to the ongoing positive team culture and environment at TAYA TAEKWONDO which undoubtedly helped us achieve success and made this taekwondo journey enjoyable and fulfilling.
NSW State Championships May 2024
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Congratulations to our Team TAYA’s collective efforts in bringing home a medal tally of 11 Golds, 9 Silvers and 13 Bronzes = 33 medals at the NSW State Championships this weekend earning us No 2 Ranking in the 33 Club Leaderboard results.
Fantastic results achieved despite the odds. Very happy and proud to see our team rising up to the challenges, showing strong camaraderie, unity and supporting each other. Lots of insights gained from this competition to help improve the game, court management, technical skills and tactical prowess.
Congratulations also to our Junior Athlete Chelsea Gomez for being awarded the Best Overall Female Athlete.
A great back-to-back performance after the Gold Coast Open last week.
Thank you to our athletes, coaches, black belts, parents for your dedication, encouragement and support - Well done Team TAYA!!!
Team TAYA had a fantastic time at the Sydney Taekwondo Festival this weekend 1-2 June 2024 collectively bringing home a medal tally of 10 Golds, 9 Silvers, 10 Bronzes = Total 29 medals won mostly by our colour belt athletes as several of our black belt athletes have opted to have a break from this competition. It was very inspiring to see our next gen athletes building competition experience and confidence. Thank you to our dedicated coaches, black belts and parents. The Festival also provided an opportunity for the Australian Taekwondo community to meet our Olympians and wish them all the best in Paris Olympics.
Well done to everyone’s efforts and support. Congratulations Team TAYA!!!
Congratulations to Team TAYA for a strong performance at the Gold Coast Open with a medal tally of: 9 Golds, 8 Silvers, 11 Bronzes = 28 medals resulting in ranking of 3rd in sparring and 7th overall including poomsae on the Club Leaderboard of 88 clubs. A fantastic result at our first competion for the year to open the 2024 competition season for us.
Well done to everyone!!!
Thank you to our Athletes for giving your best and your hard work, our Coaches for your guidance and dedication and to our parents for your support and encouragement. Fantastic team spirit and camaraderie - thank you for supporting each other.
Let’s take inspiration from this with lessons learned to improve and prepare for the NSW State Championships next weekend.
Big thanks to Carlos Lakerdis and all support staff for another successful event - see you again next year at 2025 Gold Coast Open.
