The Taekwondo World Games Korea 2023 are just around the corner, and the Singapore team is in full preparation to compete in this exciting international event that will take place in South Korea.
The ITF sports team interviewed some members of the team in the run-up to the tournament,
Jonathan Sun – Competitor
▪️ How was the preparation for World Games Korea 2023?
“It was challenging to balance work, family and training in preparation for the World Games. Loads of sacrifices had to be made but God willing I managed to pull through.”
▪️ In what categories does he compete and with what expectation does he reach the competition?
“I joined this competition with the aim of winning a medal, however, I do recognize the challenge to find the time to train sufficiently for an event, hence, I have dedicated all of my little available training time to a single event, the Senior Male 5th Degree Patterns event.”
▪️ What countries do you see as favorites in the championship?
“There are simply too many to list… South Korea, Argentina and Japan are just some of my favourites to watch for their Tuls.”
▪️ Do you have some kind of special preparation before competition day?
“It is probably just prayer, since lots of factors on competition day are beyond my control, and also because the time for training has passed.”
Gabriel Chong – Competitor
▪️ How was the preparation for World Games Korea 2023?
“I felt that it was a very long and tough preparation for the games. My coaches, teammates and I have put in hours of training for over many months training for this competition.”
▪️ In what categories does he compete and with what expectation does he reach the competition?
“I am competing in Sparring as well as patterns and I hope to do my best. To me winning the medal may seem important however, I think that it is more of me putting in my best effort and trying my best is what I hope to reach in the competition”
▪️ What countries do you see as favorites in the championship?
“I see Singapore as favourites in the championship.”
▪️ Do you have some kind of special preparation before competition day?
“I just trained very hard before the competition.”