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The countdown is on as the GB Taekwondo team prepares to compete at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. The event will bring together the world’s best athletes for a week of elite competition, and the team is ready to make our mark on the global stage once again.
Held from October 24-30th, the Championships will see fighters from across the globe test their skill, resilience, and determination. With months of preparation and training camps behind them, our team will be heading to Wuxi in the hopes of bringing home some more medals.
As we build toward the World Championships in China, the team has shown real commitment and focus in their preparation. We’ve just completed a training camp in Turkey alongside Egypt, which has provided high-quality international sparring and a strong competitive environment. Earlier in the year, we also spent time training in Suzhou and Wuxi has part of our preparation, enabling us to familiarise ourselves with the environment for the world championships. We’ve got a great blend of established world and Olympic medallists alongside a group of athletes heading into their first World Championships. It’s an exciting moment for the program, and a great opportunity for our athletes to embrace the experience and put their best performance on the mat.
-Garry Owen, Head of Athlete Performance
The squad features a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars, reflecting the range of talent GBT supports:
Selected Team:
F-46kg ETTA CHOI
F-49kg PHOENIX GOODMAN
F-53kg JODIE MCKEW
F-57kg TEIGAN SMITH
F-67kg AALIYAH POWELL
F-73kg RUBY MACKAY
F+73kg LAUREN WILLIAMS
M-58kg ZACK SARSOZA
M-63kg JAMIE MACINTOSH
M-68kg MATTHEW HOWELL
M-80kg FARZAD MANSOURI
M+87kg CADEN CUNNINGHAM
Get to know the team via our Instagram page here.
The team’s journey to China is the result of dedication, teamwork, and unwavering support from coaches, staff, and the GB Taekwondo community. Whatever the outcome, our athletes are ready to give it their all and use this as a crucial building block in the lead up to LA 2028.
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Fans can follow all the latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and competition highlights throughout the Championships on our official channels:
Instagram: [@GBTaekwondo]
WhatsApp Channel: [GB Taekwondo]
Facebook: [GB Taekwondo]
For more event info head to World Taekwondo here.
Stay tuned for daily updates and Behind the Scenes from Wuxi, as our athletes step onto the mats.
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