On Sunday 22nd April the Malta Taekwondo Federation organised a local competition that was held at St. Aloysius College. For this event Dragon Academy Malta (DAM) fielded 14 athletes out of whom 13 played for the title of their respective category. DAM managed to win 6 out of 10 categories, placing first amongst all participating clubs.
Surely the most exciting games where those featuring our elite athletes Jerome Vassallo and Kylie Magro who had both just come back from their participation in the Junior World Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia. Kylie Magro proved to be of great superiority to her opponents defeating both with point gap difference. Jerome Vassallo started slow in his first game but gained momentum and eventually won his first bout with point gap difference as well. His second bout proved to be more challenging, where he had to play more of a tactical game to overcome his opponent.
A notable game was played by our young promising athlete Asma Kerfah against a much-experienced opponent. Though leading 25-18, she sadly lost her game by punitive action. Her younger sibling Salem won his category defeating both his opponents. Aisha Kerfah, Tyrone Borg and Matthew Calleja defeated their only opponent.
The categories won where:
Pewee -26 Kgs B
Matthew Calleja
Juniors Male -68 Kgs
Tyrone Borg
Juniors Female -56 Kgs
Kylie Magro
Child -36 Kgs
Salem Nouri Kerfah
Junior Male -63 Kgs A
Jerome Vassallo
Pewee -30 Kgs B
Aisah Kerfah
The coaches for this event were Mauro Busuttil, Josianne Formosa and Shania Magro.
DAM congratulates all its athletes for their participation in this cup. A big thank you equally goes as well to all parents for their dedication and commitment towards their kids’s development!