Earlier this month, Paralympics Australia held a multisport day in Toowoomba, regional Queensland. These events are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Para-sports and programs on offer in the local area.
Over 20 participants were able to try a variety of Para-sports, meet and speak with Australian Paralympians, connect with local Clubs and have fun.
Para Taekwondo was a sport that participants were keen to learn more about, with Tokyo bronze medalist in Para Taekwondo, Janine Watson, on hand to take participants through basic taekwondo skills, including self-defence scenarios.
“I like that Taekwondo is not just about learning a sport but also learning an important life skill that could help my children out one day. I used to do martial arts when I was a teenager and loved it; maybe I should start up again with my children,” said a parent of one of the participants.
To find out about an upcoming multisport day near you, head to the Paralympics Australia website to get invloved.
Winning an Australian sports medal is no easy feat. The national award, bestowed upon those who exhibit sporting excellence, is an incredible achievement for any athlete in a competitive and high-achieving sporting nation like our own. Even more remarkable and rare is to see both a coach and an athlete win the award simultaneously.
World Para-Taekwondo will hold its International Classifier Courses in June and July, and Australian Taekwondo is encouraging affiliated clubs and coaches to engage in this opportunity.
Dearne Arrah still pinches herself when she watches her son, Jack, compete in Para Poomsae events. Sometimes it’s hard to believe just how far he’s come since he found Taekwondo.
