Canada Announces Team for U21 World Taekwondo Championships
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Taekwondo Canada is pleased to announce its team for the 2025 U21 World Taekwondo Championships to be held in Nairobi, Keyna December 3rd to 6th. The U21 Championships will feature a contingent of 8 athletes consisting of four women and four men, competing for points at the next stop on the World Taekwondo calendar this year.
Leading the way for Canada includes 2025 President’s Cup gold medalist Ella Brewster (Toronto, ON) who was named the MVP of her weight class during the event held earlier this year.
The complete team listing is as follows:
TEAM STAFF:
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- Head of Team: Allan Wrigley
- Team Coaches: Carlos Amezcua & Young Su Choung
ATHLETES:
|
Name |
Event |
Hometown |
Club |
Home Coach |
|
Ella Brewster |
W-62kg |
Stouffville, ON |
Young Choung Taekwondo Academy |
Young Su Choung |
|
Maya Lukic |
W-67kg |
Edmonton, AB |
Grandmaster K H Min Taekwondo |
Amanda Min |
|
Giorgia Pezzo |
W-73kg |
Oakville, ON |
Young Choung Taekwondo Academy |
Young Su Choung |
|
Rachel Fountain |
W+73kg |
Wellesley, ON |
Five Rings Taekwondo |
Ryan Bauer |
|
Alexander Portillo Santa Maria |
M-54kg |
Tsawwassen, BC |
Mudo Martial Arts |
Susana Santa Maria |
|
Muhammad Alzghool |
M-68kg |
Toronto, ON |
Young Choung Taekwondo Academy |
Young Su Choung |
|
Yassine Hilal |
M-80kg |
Montreal, QC |
Karmas Taekwondo Academy |
Ahmed Karmas |
|
Aubert Le Bel |
M+87kg |
Montreal, QC |
Raymond Mourad Taekwondo |
Raymond Mourad |
In preparation for the event, Taekwondo Canada High Performance Director Allan Wrigley said: “This is a unique event that provides a tailored competition for athletes transitioning from the Junior to Senior levels. For many, it represents an important step toward their future Olympic dreams. I fully expect the team to perform at their best in Nairobi, showcasing their talent and determination, and I’m confident this will lead to some exceptional results for Canada.”
About Taekwondo Canada
Taekwondo Canada is the official governing body for Taekwondo in Canada, overseeing the sport across all provinces and territories. Recognized by World Taekwondo, PATU, the International Olympic Committee, as well as the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees and Sport Canada, Taekwondo Canada is committed to excellence in the sport.
MISSION: Taekwondo Canada inspires and fosters excellence in Taekwondo, promoting health, community, and safe, accessible pathways for all participants. The organization is dedicated to supporting athletes and helping them reach their best through comprehensive development programs.
Contact:
Dave Harris
Executive Director
(519) 859-7410
[email protected]
