The Taekwondo World Games Korea 2023 are just around the corner, and the Taiwan 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,
Chen June Zhi – Coach
▪️ How does your country reach this International competition?
“Taiwanese army ( special forces ) also practiced Taekwondo since 70s , and Taekwondo is also one of the most known and poplar martial arts here in Taiwan . And when we saw the social media the world game of ITF taekwondo ( the real taekwondo ) will be held , we are all excited to participate , so teamed formed quickly and here we are”
▪️ How was the previous planning, with previous competitions, physical/sports preparation?
“We participated a competition early this year in Rome Italy and honored with gold medal in sparring , we consider the upcoming world games as the most meaningful event for Taiwan to rejoin Master Choi `s family and training hard everyday ( since two months ago ) to make sure decent performance can be done on this meaning event .”
▪️ In which sports area is seen with more strengths Break/Fight/patterns) and that individual competitor or country sees as an adversary to respect?
“I think Taiwan has good sparring techniques as taekwondo has been trained in miliary for many years and refined to be better and finer over time. We also believe countries in Western asia like Uzekistan , Hazakhstan and Europe are respectful competitors and looking forward to sharing experiences on the world games event.”
▪️ What message do you have for your team before entering the competition?
“This is the first time after more than 10 years for Taiwan to rejoin again GM Choi`s family and do try our best to have Taiwan shine and make ITF proud.”
Miss Ho Yu Chi – Competitor
▪️ How was the preparation for World Games Korea 2023?
“I trained as much as I can , almost everyday and hopefully it will be helpful to my tournaments”
▪️ In what categories does he compete and with what expectation does he reach the competition?
“I competiting in adult female division under 60kg sparring , will try best to win medals for my very meaning world games.”
▪️ What countries do you see as favorites in the championship?
“I am new in ITF taekwondo, so Ia excited to see all countries and their techniques.”
▪️ Do you have some kind of special preparation before competition day?
“We have been trained especially footwork and will perform on our tournaments to have potential results”
Mr. Chen Sheng Hung – Competitor
▪️ How was the preparation for World Games Korea 2023?
“I am confident with our techniques and practice every day , it is the my first time to participate the international ITF competition, and I am glad to be selected for this world game , will do my best and hopefully I can use all of my techniques to win.”
▪️ In what categories does he compete and with what expectation does he reach the competition?
“I compete in adult male sparring under 70kg division , I hope I can be the champion 🏆.”
▪️ What countries do you see as favorites in the championship?
“I excited to see Argentina athletes performing, they are known to be very good .”
▪️ Do you have some kind of special preparation before competition day?
“eat more healthy and sleep earlier and training at least once a day .”