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RHODES, Greece (27 April 2018) - The third competition day of the 2018 Rhodes World Taekwondo Championships was successfully concluded with the medal ceremony of the event in stunning sea foreground and the historic castle of Rhodes island.
The spectacular scenery of the event traveled throughout the world, as milestone of the day was the live streaming on the Olympic Channel and EBU network (EUROVISION) for the categories of Recognized Poomsae and Freestyle Poomsae finals including all divisions.
In detail, the day started with the preliminary to semifinal for the category of Technical Breaking, Free Style Dynamic Kicks and Breaking Challenge and continued with the final competitions of Recognized Poomsae and Free Style Poomsae, covering in total 13 and 23 games respectively. Present during the event were World Taekwondo President Dr. Chungwon Choue, H.E the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Shin Boonam, the President of Bulgarian Taekwondo Federation(BTF) Slavi Binev, BTF Secretary General Alexander Minev, WT Council Member Inseon Kim.
In addition, on the occasion of the four-day event, a high-level WT delegation and guests are also present on the island, including the World Taekwondo Europe (WTE) President and also Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Championships Sakis Pragalos, World Taekwondo Africa President Dr. Ahmed Fouly, World Taekwondo Oceania President John Kotsifas, Honorary WTE President Park Soo Nam and finally World Taekwondo Media Committee Chairman and WTE Vice-President Michel Madar.
Among the countries that collected the highest number of medals were Denmark, Thailand, Netherlands and Finland, while the debut of Qatar in the Championships was honored with a gold medal in Recognized Poomsae.
Following, the game schedule for the fourth and final competition day includes the preliminary to semifinal category of Technical Breaking, Free Style Dynamic Kicks & Breaking Challenge. The session of the live broadcasting will be realized from 16:30-18:00 (local time) for the categories of Technical Breaking, Free Style Dynamic Kicks and Breaking Challenge for all divisions, followed by the medal ceremony, the appreciation ceremony dedicated to the promoters, organizers and supporters of the event and the closing party of all the teams and athletes.
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Athens, 27 April 2018
The third day of Taekwondo action in the 3rd WT President’s Cup in Athens, was marked by the outstanding performances of the high-skilled athletes who travel worldwide to give their presence in the event of records.
After the showcase of talent from the Olympic medallists partaking on the second competition day, the level of expectation was high, likewise were the matches with lots of points to enjoy.
The participation of the double Olympic medallist, bronze London 2012 & silver in Rio 2016, Alexey Denisenko (RUS) highlighted the contesting day and the massive seniors male -68kg category. Although the young rising talent also from Russia Tcakoev Sarmat, who managed to prevail in the fight between them in the quarter-finals and won the Olympic medallist with score 17-16 in a game full of action and power, managed also to attract the spectators’ eyes on his performances.
The winning route of Tcakoev Sarmat didn’t stop there. In the next round, semi-finals, he faced the silver World medallist Ketbi Si Mohamed of Belgium and took the match with 5-3, a score which gave him the ticket to the finals of the category. A final match followed up between Tcakoev Sarmat and Krasnov Boris also from Russia and Tcakoev completed his day with the best possible way-the WT President’s Cup Champion title.
The No3 in the World Ranking F-46kg Kyriaki Koutouki (CYP), participated in the respectively category today and took over four matches with brilliant performances but in the final match, Ramirez Vargas Andrea from Colombia and bronze World medallist was the one who managed to stopover her. With 4-2 final score, the representative from Colombia celebrated the gold medal of the category and the Cypriot the silver one.
Making her own unique history here in Athens, World Ranking No2, silver World medallist 2017 and European Champion 2016 Kudashova Tatiana of Russia participated with dynamic spirit throughout the day, came to the final in -53kg category where she faced Tarvida Inese of Latvia and since nothing couldn’t stop her, she achieved the first place. The representative from Russia won the gold medal and the silver was collected by Tarvida after a match with 12-8 score.
The World Ranking No1 in F-46kg and bronze World medallist of Canada, Yvette Yong, was defeated in the Round of 16 by Bayech Rivka with 17-18 score.
Kyriaki Kouttouki right after her final match and WT President’s Cup silver medal 2018, stated: “Today I participated in five tough games, but I had confidence in the mat that motivated me a lot. I feel satisfied with my performances and I am really happy for the results I got against strong opponents.”
The categories competed earlier today:
Seniors M-68kg, Seniors M-54kg, Seniors F-53kg, Seniors F-46kg
Juniors M-73kg, Juniors M-48kg, Juniors F-44kg, Juniors F-42kg,
Cadets M-53kg, Cadets M-41kg, Cadets F-44kg, Cadets F-41kg
For today’s final results click here: files/3rd WT PC2018/RESULTS_DAY_3.pdf
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Rhodes, Greece (April 26, 2018) – The 2018 Rhodes World Taekwondo Beach Championships Competition Day 2 was successfully completed in a festive atmosphere with all the participating national teams being present at the Nautical Club of Rhodes which has been transformed to host the unique taekwondo championships.
The stunning taekwondo spectacle attracted numerous of spectators, who applauded the athletes’ performances in awe. The national teams were actively supporting their athletes out loud and passionately, while the sun, the sea breeze and the summer mood of the event were the evidence that everyone enjoys the championships.
The athletes competed in Freestyle Poomsae Individual Male/Female and Freestyle Poomsae Pair including all divisions. For the Freestyle Poomsae Individual Male/Female category, in total 28 games were completed (preliminary), while the final four players will be included in Day 3 competitions.
The same applies for the Freestyle Poomsae Pair category, with 5 games having been played today, while the final 4 pairs are scheduled for the Competition Day 3.
Taekwondo athletes fused in sheer strength and focus, carried out the Freestyle Poomsae program, having particularly the teams of Thailand, Denmark, Spain and Finland standing out in both performance and cheering supporting crowd. Especially the national team of Thailand, which won five gold medals last year, has great expectations from its performances to claim the highest place on the podium.
Freestyle Poomsae Pair category amplified the dynamic of the athletes’ performance, as the music in combination of the synchronization of the pairs, gave a three-dimensional result of high aesthetics, artistry and sports mastery.
The finals of the competition categories will be broadcast live on the Olympic Channel and Eurovision network (EBU) on 27th – 28th April (Competition Day 3 and 4) at 16:30 (local time). After the completion of the broadcast, the medal ceremony will take place at the venue.
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Athens, 25 April 2018
The Olympic-class field of competitors was the point of attention during the 3rd WT President’s Cup 2017 competition day two (2).
After the realization and success of the first day of the remarkable event, the second one delivered yet more excitement from these outstanding participations. In total, three (3) Olympic medallists gave their presence today to the “Ano Liosia Olympic Indoor Hall” here in Athens and competed for the prestigious title of WTF President’s Cup Champion. Among them and two silver World medallist and a European Champion.
Beginning with, the holder of the first ever Olympic title, gold in Rio 2016, of Ivory Coast Cisse Cheick Sallah, after five thrilling performances managed to conquer the gold medal in -80kg category. At the final match the fighter phenomenon faced the talented Greek player Apostolos Telikostoglou giving an extraordinary fight by both sides but in the end the high experience of the Olympic Champion prevailed. The Greek representative also faced the European Champion of Moldova, Aaron Cook in the quarter semi-finals and he won with a 13-12.
Moreover, Ivory Coast has many reasons to be pleased in the WT President’s Cup 2018. The Bronze Olympic medallist Rio 2016 and World Champion in Muju last year, Gbagbi Ruth, secured the second gold medal for her country in the -67kg category at a final match against Jelic Matea (CRO) with score 12-2.
The silver World medallist Ilgun Hatice Kkubra of Turkey, triumphed in her category (-57kg) and took over the final match against Vuletic Bruna (CRO) with score 11-0.
The Double Olympic Champion, Sydney 2000 & Athens 2004 and bronze Olympic medallist in Beijing 2008 and five times World Champion Steven Lopez USA gave his presence in the Olympic Hall in Athens. After a great first match (17-4 score), he lost in the round of 16 against Meliksetiants Arutiun of Russia with 5-7.
Sari Yunus, the silver World medallist of Turkey lost the qualification to the semi-finals after he was beaten by Bouzid Souhili Ismael (FRA) with 10-11 score.
Right after his winning, the 2018 WT President’s Cup Champion Cisse Cheick Sallah, stated: “After the African Championships I was so disappointed, so I went to the gym and worked really hard with my coach Juan Ramos and Ruth Gbagbi my team mate and fellow champion. I worked so hard to get ready and today I had some good wins which gave me the courage to fight. In the final with Greece, I had to fight hard with Apostolos Telikostoglou, who did a great job all day and he was on form. But I am a champion I always adapt, and I produced my best fight to take gold. Up next is the Grand Prix in Rome and I can win it and go for the grand slam this year. Thanks to Athens I had golden time here.”
The categories competed earlier today:
Seniors Female -57kg, Seniors Female -67kg, Seniors Male -80kg, Seniors Male -87kg
Juniors Female -52kg, Juniors Female -55kg, Juniors Male -63kg, Juniors Male -68kg
Cadets Female -37kg, Cadets Female -59kg, Cadets Male -45, Cadets Male -49kg
The final results: files/3rd WT PC2018/RESULTS_DAY_2.pdf
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