Matti Sairanen is aiming for a medal from the Para-Taekwondo World Championships in Aruba

Matti Sairanen, who represents our team, is leaving on November 22. going to the Para-Taekwondo World Championships to seriously pursue a medal. The bronze medalist of the previous games in the category A6 under 80 kg, now competes in a weight class lower.

"I've been training seriously and I feel like I'm better than two years ago in St. Petersburg," says Matti.

"I think that a lighter weight class is suitable for Mati, as long as the changed distances can be hit in the right place. Matti is physically very strong for the series," says Sampo Pajulampi, who is a coach in the competition.

Taekwondo aims for the 2020 Paralympics

In connection with the tournament, a seminar will also be organized where the necessary steps to add Taekwondo to the Paralympians' program will be considered. Taekwondo is not yet in Rio, but hopes are high for the sport to be included in the program of the 2020 Games.