Members of the Malta Taekwondo Federation (MTF) recently participated in the 12th British International Open Championship, held in Crawley, England.
The Maltese squad, the largest to take part in an overseas taekwondo competition to date, was a mixture of national team members and others from local official clubs.
The British Open attracted over 470 participants from different parts of the world with many countries fielding their best talent.
Despite the strong competition, the MTF members obtained some prestigious results, winning a silver medal and three bronze.
Irina Anastova clinched silver in the senior female category (-47kgs class B).
The bronze medal winners were Kimberly Meli (junior female -55kgs class A), Joel Genuis (peewee male -31kgs class B) and Edward Camillieri (cadet male class B).
Members of the Maltese taekwondo clubs that participated for the first time in this competition also achieved some commendable results.
Mauro Busuttil won a gold medal (senior -72kgs class C) while Megan Maistre Melillo (peewee -35kgs class B), Jamie Maistre Mellillo (cadet -35 kgs class B) and Luke Maistre Melillo (junior -5kgs class B) also left their mark.
The Maltese contingent was led by Brian Saliba, the national coach, and Joseph Azzopardi, club coach and instructor.
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