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Minister Congratulates Gibraltar Taekwondo – 765/2022

By October 14, 2022 No Comments

The Minister for Sport, the Hon Steven Linares is delighted at the Gibraltar Taekwondo Association’s first medals at the British Nationals.

Brandon Avellano and Deona Chan two of Gibraltar’s senior students participated in the 2022 British Taekwondo Sparring Championships held in Sheffield in September. The event received almost 1,000 players.

Brandon won Bronze in the +80kgs Veterans Male “Black Belt” category whilst Deona competed in the -67kgs Veterans Female “Black Belt” category, winning Silver

Minister for Sport, the Hon Steven Linares, said: “It is fantastic to see the countless years of training and effort of all involved with Gibraltar Taekwondo finally reap their just rewards. My most heartfelt congratulations to Brandon and Deona and all the local Taekwondo fraternity”

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