A taekwondo club is celebrating a big win after bringing home 13 medals from a national competition.
Five members of Romford and Dagenham TAGB Taekwondo Club travelled to Scotland to compete in the Scottish Championships on September 13, taking part in both individual and team events in sparring and patterns.
Between them, the team secured a total of 13 medals, including multiple silvers and a bronze.
Read more
Barking’s FA Vase run ends with 2-0 home defeat to Hullbridge Sports
BIG Heart Food Hub opens in Barking to deliver 10 tonnes of food weekly
Master Alison Edwards, the club instructor, said: "The results are a fantastic achievement for all five competitors and a great reflection of the hard work, commitment and high standard of training within Romford & Dagenham Taekwondo."
Robert Pollock won silver medals in individual sparring, individual patterns, team sparring, and team patterns.
Ian McCool took home three silvers in individual sparring, team sparring, and team patterns, while Navin Kumar matched his tally with the same set of medals.
Jianghong Lucky earned a silver in individual patterns and a bronze in team patterns, while Kevin Cernat added another silver in individual sparring.
Club instructor Master Alison Edwards praised the dedication and determination shown by the students in their training and competition preparation.
With momentum building, Romford and Dagenham TAGB Taekwondo is encouraging new members to join and experience the benefits of the sport, whether they are complete beginners or looking to develop existing skills.
Anyone interested in starting taekwondo is welcome to try a session. For more information or to arrange a trial class, visit the Romford and Dagenham Taekwondo website.
Share