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.
Australian Taekwondo thanks Deanna Kyriazopoulos for her service to the Australian Taekwondo Community.
Deanna Kyriazopoulos has stepped down from the Australian Taekwondo Board, effective immediately, as she prepares to welcome her baby and focus on starting her family.
Deanna brought valuable experience to the Board as a former Australian athlete, and now business owner. She has served as AT’s first Vice Chair and made a strong contribution to the Board and Nominations Committee.
AT thanks Deanna for her dedication and wishes her and her family all the very best in this exciting new chapter. We look forward to continuing to see Deanna at events in the future.
The Australian Taekwondo Board will take time to consider its options with the creation of the casual vacancy from Deanna’s resignation.
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.
