Irish ITF at the European Championships in Naples View all articles
Comments: 3Three members of Irish I.T.F. travelled to the recent European Championships
which were hosted by Master Troiana in Naples. Ireland had one of the smallest
teams in attendance, however, small in numbers does not mean small in stature,
as it would turn out. The competition was held over three days and first
to compete was Junior Adrian Kennelly from Redking Taekwon Do. He performed well
in Patterns and Sparring and narrowly missed out on a medal in Power Breaking.
Ireland had three representatives in the Adult sections for
Patterns, Sparring, Power and Special Techniques. Ruairi O'''' Brien and Felix
Finke from Redking Taekwon Do together with Irish I.T.F. assistant
instructor John O'Connor. All three of the lads performed really well in such
elite company, John progressed to round two in both Patterns and Sparring before
losing out to opponents from Team UK. Ruairi secured a Silver Medal in Patterns
behind Team UK and Felix performed really well in the Special Techniques.
Irish I.T.F. instructors Mick Flaherty and Bernadette Doyle were
Irelands representatives in the Senior (+35yrs) sections. Bernadette secured a
Gold medal in Sparring after her opponent withdrew and then went on to take
Silver in Patterns before getting a second Silver in the Power Breaking. Mick
Flaherty also proved his metal with three exceptional performances in his
sections. He secured Ireland's first Gold medal in 5th Degree Patterns ahead of
Sweden and Team UK, then after beating Holland in the semi final he lost
narrowly to Germany in the -64Kgs Lightweight Sparring section. With two medals
in the bag Mick entered the Power Breaking as the lightest and smallest
competitor but still managed to secure a Bronze medal behind Moldova and
Bulgaria.
With six medals being won by members of Irish I.T.F. we have shown
that the hours of hard training, endless dieting and determination stood to our
members, and once again it has been proven that the level at which the Wexford
Taekwon Do school operates is very definately world class.
Written by: Michael Flaherty - 28th October 2011 [Comments: 3] Sorry, but you need to login to your account to add feedback. Login now, or if you are not a member then apply to join here Article Feedback: Leanne Gassor-Jones
: 28th October 2011, 18:54
Excellent results Mick & Bernie for you & Ireland! A big well done to you all from everyone at Gassor's Taekwon-do Wales :-) Christopher Devine
: 28th October 2011, 12:54
Well done folks - great to see your hardwork paying off! Hope to see you at a comp soon! :) Mark Skyrme ( UK ITF)
: 28th October 2011, 09:26
Great to see our Irish friends winning on the international stage. Any pictures? Pictures have shown up, that makes it 10/10 |