Ottawa, ON – Taekwondo Canada is set to compete at the upcoming Cadet World Championships in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates from May 10th to the 14th. The event features the top five Canadian athletes in the Cadet age group. This ten member team features the following athletes and staff travelling to the UAE:
TEAM STAFF
| Head of Team | Brittany Rich |
| Medical | Isabelle Mallette |
| Head Coach | Emilia Camastro |
| Coach | Yohan Chang |
| Coach | Radomir Samardzic |
ATHLETES – KYORUGI
| Name | Event | Hometown | Club | Home Coach |
| Francesca Pezzo | Cadet F-47kg | Oakville, ON | Young Choung Taekwondo | Emilia Camastro |
| Alexa Briones | Cadet F-51kg | Slave Lake, AB | AB Taekwondo Club | Amanda Min |
| Hannah Brewster | Cadet F-55kg | Stouffville, ON | Young Choung Taekwondo | Emilia Camastro |
| Marcus Lam | Cadet M-45kg | Toronto, ON | Black Belt World | Yohan Chang |
| Nikola Samardzic | Cadet M-61kg | Ottawa, ON | Capital Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy | Radomir Samardzic |
Team Canada, Head Coach Emilia Camastro said “I’m incredibly honoured to have been selected to lead the team for the upcoming Cadet World Championships in Dubai. This is truly an extraordinary opportunity and I’m truly grateful to be part of such a prestigious international event. I am deeply proud to support these talented young Canadian athletes on their journey and to represent Taekwondo Canada on the world stage.”
About Taekwondo Canada:
Taekwondo Canada is the official governing body of Taekwondo in Canada, overseeing the sport in all Provinces and Territories. Taekwondo Canada is recognized by World Taekwondo, PATU, International Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees and Sport Canada.
MISSION: Taekwondo Canada will inspire and foster excellence in Taekwondo, promoting health, community, safe and accessible pathways for all and to allow participants to achieve their best through comprehensive support and development programs.
Contact:
Dave Harris
Executive Director
(519) 859-7410
ed@taekwondo-canada.com