The day's performances gave reason to smile
In the match competitions in Porvoo, all the emotions that belong to a good sports event were once again felt. The competition day of the taekwondo athletes included joy, excitement, fun, solidarity and of course some disappointments. However, when the team left the hall, accompanied by the last TU shouts, there was really reason to smile. A great start to the autumn season!
A few athletes opened up their own thoughts about the day's feelings:
Bardia (Men -80kg, 1st)
”I was energised by the support and the team and coaches were the best! The day was memorable in every way!”
Iines (Cadets, -37kg, 1st)
”For some reason, sometimes I didn't even feel like I was at the races. What I remember about the day was the tight deciding point in the semi-final overtime and the fact that I managed to keep my opponents away from my own kicking distance.”
Eddie (Juniors, -68kg, 1st)
”A good day. Especially memorable was the last minute backhand loop to the head that clinched the semi-final win.”
Chahrazed (Juniors, -68kg, 1st)
”I'm happy with my own performance, but for my sister I was disappointed to lose the final. What I remember about the day was the team spirit and the encouragement.”
Plum (Cadets -57kg, 1st)
”Nice feeling. The day reminded me of my own injury” (note: victory nonetheless!)
Sara (Cadets -59kg, 3rd)
”The day left me with a good feeling. I am happy with the way I fought against a very tough opponent. I was very happy with the way the team cheered me on.”
Milay (E1 juniors -26kg, 2nd)
”I had a good feeling from the first races. I wasn't too nervous.”
Markus (D2 juniors -30kg)
”It was a good feeling even though my own kick accidentally hit the opponent in the head. What I remember about the day was the fun and the fact that there was only a little bit of tension.”
Aino (Cadets -37kg, 2nd)
”The day left me with a panda feeling (the kick hit me in the eye). What I remember is that the fitness lasted really well.”
Jenny (Cadets -33kg and -37kg, 3. 3.)
”It was an okay feeling. I had a good match and I didn't think that I could do so well against a really tough Russian.”
Max (Promise of the Future)
”The match looks good. I might not go yet, but I will soon!”
Special mention goes to Emilia Lahti and Abdelhak Lemzouri, who shared justice in the role of judge. Abdelhak, who has been rehabilitated as an IR judge, made his debut on the Finnish competition mats, and Emmi gave her first judge appearances and, looking from the sidelines, quite a model!
Thanks to the whole team for a great day! Let's continue the determined work in the gym. :)
All results
Juniors and enthusiasts
| Rival | Series | Investment |
| Milay Endah | E1 juniors -26 Kg | 2. |
| Markus Liuko | D2 juniors -30 Kg | 3. |
| Kaisla Seimola | D1 juniors -30 Kg | 3. |
| Risto Hyvärinen | Seniors +80 Kg | 3. |
League series
| Rival | Series | Investment |
| Venne Viitaniemi | Cadets -37 Kg | 3. |
| Lauri Hulikkala | Cadets -57 Kg | 3. |
| Plum Duplicator | Cadets -57 Kg | 1. |
| Sofia Sarala | Cadets -33 Kg | 5. |
| Jenny Vettenniemi | Cadets -33 Kg | 3. |
| Jenny Vettenniemi | Cadets -37 Kg | 3. |
| Aino Kortelainen | Cadets -37 Kg | 2. |
| Iines Korhonen | Cadets -37 Kg | 1. |
| Sara Quinones | Cadets -59 Kg | 3. |
| Chaima Boughara | Cadets +59 Kg | 2. |
| Eddie Quinones | B1 league -68 Kg | 1. |
| Chahrazed Boughrara | B1 league -68 Kg | 1. |
| Chaumaa Boughrara | B1 league +68 Kg | 2. |
| Matti Sairanen | Match league -58 Kg | 3. |
| Bardia Mirzaei | Match league -80 Kg | 1. |