On Saturday, April 13, 2013, skills were tested at Nurmijärvi in the context of taekwondo league competitions. A total of 13 taekwondo athletes took part in the games - first-timers, standard equipment and veterans.
Juniors
In the girls' E1 series, Sara Quinones started her match career well by winning her first match right away. The girls had a great match and I believe that this is good for both of them to continue their match careers.
In the boys' D2 series, Luca Leskinen competed in under 26 kg and Joni Stähl in under 28 kg. Luca's opponent was still a bit too tough to break and thus the victory was not achieved. Joni, on the other hand, managed to turn a tight match into a victory. Both boys only had one match this time, so there were some to bring home for both.
In the boys' D2 under 46kg series, Niklas Haapalinna started his match career. Niklas played three good and tight matches, but the victory still had to wait until the next time. In the last match, victory was almost within reach, but one tight situation turned the match in favor of the opponent.
In the boys' D1 under 37kg series, Megii Moullaev and Kasper Wargelin set out to win the series. Megii was now in the D1 series for the first time, when the D2 series didn't seem to offer enough resistance. Now Megii got plenty of opposition and suffered narrow losses in the first two matches. In the third match, Megii bowed out when the opponent gave up. Kasper, on the other hand, knew the ins and outs of the series and after tight battles stood on the highest podium.
In the boys' C2 under 49kg series, Aaha Moullaev won two tight matches. In the first, Aaha had to bow to her opponent, but in the second match, Aaha won.
In the girls' C1 under 44kg series, Sophia Vassilaki set out to win the series. In the first match, Sophia beat her training friend Emma Reimann, but in the second match, she lost to the girl from Jyväskylä. This time the series win went to Jyväskylä, but waiting for the next time.
Adults
In the seniors' +80kg series, Olof Sjöholm flashed strong moves and won both matches with clear point differences. That's how the series win became homecoming.
Tanja Lovikka, Elom Damalie and Teemu Heino, one of the founders of TU11, participated in the match league this time. Teemu took the victory in the heavy division from the young promise of Turku. The match was good for the youngster, but the means are still not enough to challenge the champion Heino. A few more years of training and we will see even more exciting matches. Elom and Tanja had to admit that their opponents were better this time. Tanja, Elomi and Teemu all had only one match during the day.
Support forces
The coaches are Juho Kostiainen, Juho Ranta and Petteri Kauppinen. In addition, a support group made up of parents helped and encouraged our own in a meritorious way.
See you at the camp!
Next weekend, the taekwondo events will continue at the taekwondo athletes' own home gym in Konala under the banner of a match camp. Everyone come to learn from Jari Seppälä and have fun with taekwondo.
Match video made by Sara's father http://youtu.be/fd2vv9xLNfw
Olof Sjöholm's match:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9GBxij60I4
The last league competition of the spring takes place in Pori.
