24 April 2025

National Committee Appointments Announced

Aidan Gunning
24 April 2025

Australian Taekwondo is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its National Committees, following the AT Board meeting held on 2 April 2025.

These appointments mark a new chapter of leadership and collaboration across our key focus areas. Each committee now includes a dedicated AT Board Director and Staff member to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance support for our valued volunteers.


Kyorugi Referee Committee

  • Steven Ashbridge
  • Keith McCoombes
  • Nichola White
  • Kelsey O’Leary
  • Harry Saltis (AT Board Representative)
  • Nic Kaiser (AT Staff/Committee Secretary)

Medical Committee

  • Reidar Lystad
  • Cheryl Oh
  • Duncan Murray
  • Alan Cheng
  • Joseph Tamer
  • Tony Sy
  • Ben Exton (AT Staff/Committee Secretary)

Para Committee

  • Janine Watson
  • Sammy Rachele
  • Jerry Moraitis
  • Shishir Shrestha
  • Jessica Borg
  • Melhim Badreddine (AT Board Representative)
  • Ben Exton (AT Staff/Committee Secretary)

Poomsae Committee

Following a review of Committee structures, the Board resolved to merge the Performance and Officiating Poomsae Committees due to significant overlap in membership.

  • Yukyung Song
  • Stephen Boag
  • Sam Yang
  • Ross Hartnett
  • Josh Flinn
  • Adrian Hitch (AT Board Representative, Chair)
  • Maddy Houston (AT Staff/Committee Secretary)

Thank You to Our Outgoing Committee Members

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all past Committee members whose terms have concluded. Your time, knowledge, and passion have left a lasting impact on Australian Taekwondo.

Kyorugi Referee: Jenny Crutchett, Carlos Lakerdis
Medical: Samual Muller, Kelly Collins, Sujung Bu, Ceil Varol, Lachlan McDonald, Yukyung Song
Para: Karen Doyle, Darryl Sparke
Poomsae Officiating: Kyung Eun Yang, Mukhtar Khaderi

As we welcome our new Committee members and thank those who have served before them, we look forward to a future built on collaboration, integrity, and a shared passion for the growth of Taekwondo in Australia. Together, we continue to strengthen our sport and community, guided by the dedication of those who give their time and expertise to make a lasting difference.

We acknowledge that our office is spread across many traditional lands, and we pay respect to all traditional owners of these lands and elders past and present.