Koryo Taekwondo Shepparton competes at World Taekwondo Oceania President’s Cup G3 and Australian Open G2
By Aaron Cordy
KORYO Taekwondo Shepparton has had a successful trip to the Gold Coast, Queensland, competing in the World Taekwondo Oceania President’s Cup G3 and Australian Open G2 from August 14 to 17, with the team bringing home a swagger of medals.
The World Taekwondo President’s Cup – Oceania is a major international Taekwondo event. A G3-ranked tournament featuring both Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (choreographed forms), including Para Taekwondo divisions, attracting athletes from across the region and the world to compete for world ranking points. The Australian Open G2 allows athletes to earn World Taekwondo G2 ranking points.
Results are as follows:
Sammy Rachele – 2x Gold in pairs poomsae, 1x Silver in individual poomsae
Josh Kennedy – 1x Silver, 1x Bronze in -63kg sparring
Damon Vasterink – 2x Silver in individual para poomsae
Allena Nigro – 2x Gold in individual para poomsae
Liam Cashion – 2x Gold in individual para poomsae
Rakshan Deo – 1x Gold, 1x Silver in individual para poomsae
Brodie Fitzgerald – 1x Gold, 1x Silver in individual para poomsae.
As well as competing and training Koryo Taekwondo Shepparton had plenty of time for fun. On days off they went to Movie World, spent time on the beach, some did the Aqua Boat ride, some did a fast jet boat ride and explored Surfers Paradise.
