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In Nurmijärvi, the historically large taekwondo competitions on a Finnish scale took place on April 16, when 456 competitors sought the brightest medals. The big teams from Sweden and Estonia had also set out to measure their Finnish rivals. So sweet victories, bitter defeats, moments of joy, exciting plays and unique experiences fit into the day of each player and team. The 20-member team of taekwondo athletes made no exception here.

This time there were quite a few first timers. Atte and Essi Kortelainen, Kian Nowrouzi, Teemu Takala, Oskari Vepsä and Venne Viitaniemi all had their first contact with the national competition mats, but all had to admit that their opponent was better this time. However, the losses were few and the state of alertness was found perfectly in the shorter than usual matches. Among the adult enthusiasts, Risto Hyvärinen was also at the national championships for the first time and took a tasty victory in his opening match. In the final, however, the opponent drew a longer stroke, so Risto took home the silver.

Of the athletes who have already toured several games, the one I remember best was Sofia Sarala's extremely tight final match victory in the overtime. In Sofia's match, movement, kicking power and timing fell into place, and with this recipe, Sofia cooked herself a gold medal. The tight struggles of Janika Tati and Laura Orjasniemi also promise good things for the upcoming games.

The cadet series were tough as usual, but the Taekwondo athletes met the challenge in style. Bright spots were e.g. Hannes Tolonen's great opening win over his Swedish opponent and Plum Kopisto's two overwhelming wins, which paved the way to the final. Eddie Quinones cleared the table with a stylish performance in his own series, as did Aino Kortelainen. Sara Quinones' tactical and precise match won two silver medals. Ali Pirveisi, on the other hand, won his first match in show style, but had to bow out in the final after an even match to Salon's Oskari Koskinen.

Taekwondo athletes congratulate the medalists. See you in training!

Listed below are the rankings of all competitors:

• Risto Hyvärinen H1M +80kg 2.
• Atte Kortelainen D2 -45kg 5.-8.
• Essi Kortelainen C2 -52kg 5.-8.
• Aleksi Koskelainen D2 -45kg 5.-8.
• Kian Nowrouzi D2 -40kg 9.-16.
• Laura Orjasniemi C2-36kg 5.-8.
• Sofia Sarala D1 -28kg 1.
• Teemu Takala E1 -34kg 5.-8.
• Janika Tatti D1 -34kg 3.
• Janika Tatti C2 -36kg 3.
• Oskari Vepsä D2 -30kg 9.-16.
• Jenny Vettenniemi D1 -28kg 3.
• Venne Viitaniemi D2 -30kg 9.-16.
• Aino Kortelainen D1 -34kg 3.
• Aino Kortelainen C1 -28kg 1.
• Plum Kopisto C1 -41kg 2.
• Luca Leskinen C1 -33kg 3.
• Ali Pirveisi C1 -49kg 2.
• Eddie Quinones C1 -57kg 1.
• Sara Quinones C1 -33kg 2.
• Sara Quinones C1 -37kg 2.
• Hannes Tolonen C1 -45kg 3.
• Bardia Mirzaei B1 -68kg 5.-8.

FRIDAY 15.4.

19.00 – 20.00 Weigh-in (All series)

SATURDAY 16.4.

7.00 The competition venue is opened

7.30 – 8.00 Weigh-in E, D2 and D1 series

8.00 – 8.30 Weigh-in C1, B1 and R1 series

8.30 – 12.30 Matches E, D2 and D1 series

09.30 – 20.00 Matches C1, B1 and R1 series

10.30 – 11.00 Weigh-in C2, B2, H and S series

12:30 – 13:00 Lunch break

13.00 – 20.00 Matches C2, B2, H and S series

Match times:

E, D2, D1 and C2 series 2 x 1 min / 30 sec

B2, H and S series 2 x 1.5 min / 30 sec

C1 series 3 x 1 min / 30 sec

B1 and R1 series 3 x 1.5 min / 30 sec

There are many competitors, so match times have to be shortened.

There will be almost 400 matches during the day.

We ask that you inform us of all cancellations as soon as possible in order to make the start of the competition go smoothly.

TU11 went to Pori with a smaller team than usual. The long journey and the coming race rush reduced the size of the group.

All results and charts on the website of the Finnish Taekwondo Association >>

Thursday 24.3. no exercises are organized in Tapiola and Kalajärvi. We practice normally in Konala.

Friday 25.3., Saturday 26.3., Sunday 27.3. and on Monday 28.3. no trainings are organized in Tapiola or Konala.

Happy Easter!

On Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016, there are no evening shifts in Espoo schools. Therefore, exercises are not organized. Enthusiasts can replace the training in Konala on 23.3. or 24.3. in Konala.

12.3. it was a great day for Sara and Eddie Quinones. Both won their series in the tough G1 competition in Qatar overwhelmingly. In addition, Sara crowned the day by also winning gold in the business series competition!

The club congratulates Sara, Eddie and their parents who were on the trip.

The Budo Nord Open was held in Loviisa on March 12, 2016. There were successes and disappointing losses. The team's performance was quite good, although many have the potential to be much better. As one performance, our newest representative, Bardia Mirzaei, who at only 15 years old won the adult series, must be singled out. Bardi was awarded as the best male competitor.

We monitor the results:

Lauri Hulikkala D2 -40, 2nd (3 matches)
Henri Hulikkala E1 -34, 2. (1 match)
Aino Kortelainen D1 -34, 2nd (2 matches)
Frans Orjasniemi D2 -30, 2. (3 matches)
Laura Orjasniemi C2 -36, 2nd (2 matches)
Janika Tatti, D1 -34, 3rd (1 match)
Janika Tatti, C2 -36, 2nd (1 match)

League series:
Ali Pirveisi, 2nd (2 matches)
Tuikku Holopainen, 2nd (2 matches)
Tuikku Holopainen, 2nd (1 match)
Riina Korhonen, 3rd (1 match)
Aino Kortelainen, 2nd (1 match)
Emilia Lahti, 2nd (2 matches)
Emilia Lahti, 1st (2 matches)
Sami Leskinen, 3rd (2 matches)
Luca Leskinen, 3rd (1 match)
Bardia Mirzaei, 1, (2 matches)
Severi Sarala, 3rd (1 match)
Milla Väyrynen, 3rd (1 match)