THE International Paralympic Committee recently announced that Para-Poomsae Taekwondo (patterns) will be included in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles! This is a huge milestone for the sport, and it is even more special for local para-athletes in Shepparton.
Shepparton’s Koryo Taekwondo Centre has the largest delegation of para-athletes in Australia, and they’ve been achieving great success. At the recent Victorian State Championships, five para-athletes competed and four of them won gold, with another winning silver.
Now, these para-athletes are training hard for the 2024 National Championships to be held in Brisbane in November, representing Shepparton on the national stage.
“With Para-Poomsea’s inclusion in the Paralympics, we’re even more motivated to support our athletes as they aim for the highest levels of competition, including LA 2028,” said Sammy Rachele, owner of Koryo Taekwondo Centre.
