Janine Watson has called time on her 19-year taekwondo career, competing at an international level in both kyorugi and poomsae. Watson finishes as Australia's most decorated para athlete, leaving behind a legacy both on and off the mat.
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.
The Level 1 Online Course (outlined here) will be delivered online and run across the 16 and 17 of June. Following this, the Level 2 International Classifier Course will be conducted in-person the week leading into the Australian Open on 5/6 July (dates are to be confirmed). Members must first complete the Level 1 Online Course, followed by the in-person Level 2 Course.
Nationally and internationally, Taekwondo needs more classifiers, and World Taekwondo is holding these courses to benefit the Oceania region.
Australian Taekwondo, through Paralympics Australia, can provide some financial assistance to current members wishing to complete the courses.
If you require more information, please email para-tkd@austkd.com.au. To register, please follow the instructions in this document.
Janine Watson has called time on her 19-year taekwondo career, competing at an international level in both kyorugi and poomsae. Watson finishes as Australia's most decorated para athlete, leaving behind a legacy both on and off the mat.
The Australian Taekwondo night of nights celebrated its athletes, coaches, referees, clubs and volunteers at the 2026 Green Carpet Awards Gala. The night recognised the year's best performances on the mat and the people who make the sport run off it, with the two pinnacle medals going to Carmela Hartnett and Shrijana Ghising.
History has been made for Australian Para Taekwondo. Shrijana Ghising has claimed Gold at the 2026 World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix in Muju, Australia's first-ever Gold Medal at a World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix.
