September 14th - 16th
Australia, Geelong
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Countries in attendance: Australia, Scotland, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, United States, Japan, England, Wales, Mexico, Argentina, and Russia
Registered but not in attendance: Nigeria
Attended but only in the form of officials: Korea
Friday 15th September, Day 2:
We arrived at the Venue for a 10.00am start, day 2 looked to be just as full of excitement, apprehension and tension as the last. The events commenced on time and with zest. The Female Individual -48kg, -53kg and -60kg Sparring divisions began the days proceedings. And what a start it was for TEAM- UK , picking up the Gold in the -60kg division. Furthermore, the girls won an additional Silver and 2 Bronzes . Now it was time to show what the 7 weeks of squad sessions and argues training had produced in the form of the Boys -58kg, -63kg and -70kg sparring divisions.
Adam Gardner emerged victorious winning Gold in the -58kg divisions, being crowned World Champion, and adding to England’s medal haul. England’s magnificent performance in this championships was increased by further domination within the individual sparring events. England conquered the -70kg division winning Gold and Bronze . Demonstrating the further diversity that this country has in quality Taekwon-Do practitioners, we picked up another Bronze medal in the -63kg sparring division.
The Team Elimination rounds began with the Pattern seeing the Girls team gaining a shock victory over the always sharp and well prepared Argentineans. They were now through to the semi final against Australia, which would take place on Saturday, along with their Team Sparring which would also be against the home nation.
The Men’s team was now up. Our first round was against the American’s in the Team Pattern, despite the Americans obvious thorough preparation we emerged victorious, sending us straight into the semi-finals against the Argentineans. Unlike the Girls team, we faced our first Round of Team Sparring against the Canadians, the winner to face either the Australians or Americans. Mathew Brunger was first up against a much heavier opponent. He evaded all the oppositions attacks and one with speed and brains. Mike Whitlock did not disappoint, doing as he does best drove his opponent back and picked us up our second win of the round. One more win was needed to advance us to the next round, Steve Watson was given this opportunity by coach Lee Hollingsworth. The Canadian was a good opponent, as he had just that day come runner up in the -70kg Sparring division. Nevertheless, Steve won the round and launched us into the Semi-Finals.
Day 2’s events were thus concluded, and it was now time for those who had picked up medals in individual Patterns and Sparring to receive what they had worked so hard for. The winning competitor would have his or her national anthem played after they had received their medal on the podium. Speaking for myself, it was a memorable experience,and too be crowned Pattern and Sparring World Champion is a memory and an honour that will stay with me for the rest of my life. As so for my brother, who after years of hard work had achieved his goal and his dream. It was truly a night to remember and a fantastic way to end the second day.
Report By
Mr Nick Gardner
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We arrived at the Venue for a 10.00am start, day 2 looked to be just as full of excitement, apprehension and tension as the last. The events commenced on time and with zest. The Female Individual -48kg, -53kg and -60kg Sparring divisions began the days proceedings. And what a start it was for TEAM- UK , picking up the Gold in the -60kg division. Furthermore, the girls won an additional Silver and 2 Bronzes . Now it was time to show what the 7 weeks of squad sessions and argues training had produced in the form of the Boys -58kg, -63kg and -70kg sparring divisions.
Adam Gardner emerged victorious winning Gold in the -58kg divisions, being crowned World Champion, and adding to England’s medal haul. England’s magnificent performance in this championships was increased by further domination within the individual sparring events. England conquered the -70kg division winning Gold and Bronze . Demonstrating the further diversity that this country has in quality Taekwon-Do practitioners, we picked up another Bronze medal in the -63kg sparring division.
The Team Elimination rounds began with the Pattern seeing the Girls team gaining a shock victory over the always sharp and well prepared Argentineans. They were now through to the semi final against Australia, which would take place on Saturday, along with their Team Sparring which would also be against the home nation.
The Men’s team was now up. Our first round was against the American’s in the Team Pattern, despite the Americans obvious thorough preparation we emerged victorious, sending us straight into the semi-finals against the Argentineans. Unlike the Girls team, we faced our first Round of Team Sparring against the Canadians, the winner to face either the Australians or Americans. Mathew Brunger was first up against a much heavier opponent. He evaded all the oppositions attacks and one with speed and brains. Mike Whitlock did not disappoint, doing as he does best drove his opponent back and picked us up our second win of the round. One more win was needed to advance us to the next round, Steve Watson was given this opportunity by coach Lee Hollingsworth. The Canadian was a good opponent, as he had just that day come runner up in the -70kg Sparring division. Nevertheless, Steve won the round and launched us into the Semi-Finals.
Day 2’s events were thus concluded, and it was now time for those who had picked up medals in individual Patterns and Sparring to receive what they had worked so hard for. The winning competitor would have his or her national anthem played after they had received their medal on the podium. Speaking for myself, it was a memorable experience,and too be crowned Pattern and Sparring World Champion is a memory and an honour that will stay with me for the rest of my life. As so for my brother, who after years of hard work had achieved his goal and his dream. It was truly a night to remember and a fantastic way to end the second day.
Report By
Mr Nick Gardner
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