Taekwondo Continues
This morning I had a coffee with Taekwondo coach, Savuth. He updated me on the Siem Reap competition in November last year.
A small team from Poipet went to compete, with medals brought back in the 49kg weight division (Malai) and the 62kg division (Samuth).
One of the Siem Reap government officials from Siem Reap was particularly impressed that Poipet has a Taekwondo Club. Maybe our equipment is a little worn and we only have a small space for training. However, we do have a registered club, competent coaches, courageous fighters and perhaps fifty teenagers who are interested in training. We can bring a small, competitive team to a national tournament. And this surprised a government official in Siem Reap.
There is a sense of honour for those who represent Poipet at a national competition. At eh opening and closing ceremonies, participants literally carry the name of their club as they stand to attention during speeches, photos and award presentations.
I look forward to seeing this continue in the next tournament in April, 2013.
A small team from Poipet went to compete, with medals brought back in the 49kg weight division (Malai) and the 62kg division (Samuth).
One of the Siem Reap government officials from Siem Reap was particularly impressed that Poipet has a Taekwondo Club. Maybe our equipment is a little worn and we only have a small space for training. However, we do have a registered club, competent coaches, courageous fighters and perhaps fifty teenagers who are interested in training. We can bring a small, competitive team to a national tournament. And this surprised a government official in Siem Reap.
There is a sense of honour for those who represent Poipet at a national competition. At eh opening and closing ceremonies, participants literally carry the name of their club as they stand to attention during speeches, photos and award presentations.
I look forward to seeing this continue in the next tournament in April, 2013.
posted by pip @ 12:24 pm
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