It’s silver! Ibrohim among the medallists in national taekwondo championships

Year 9 pupil Ibrohim Saidahror won a silver medal after reaching the final in his category at the British Taekwondo National Kyorugi Championships. 

Ibrohim competed in two bouts to secure his silver in Sheffield, winning his semi-final 2-0, before losing by the same margin in the gold medal match against opponent Finley Lamour.

QE’s Director of Sport, Jonathan Hart, said: “Our congratulations go to Ibrohim on this achievement: behind it lies a great deal of dedication and hard work to develop his skills and strength.” 

Ibrohim sparred in the –37kg category novice cadet category with competitors aged 12–15 (he is 13).  

Each fight comprised up to three 90-second rounds, with the winner being the first to win two of the rounds. Points could be scored to the body or the head, with ‘knock-out’ also a possible outcome.  

Jubilant on his return from the championships, held at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) in Sheffield, he said: “”I started taekwondo to learn self-defence, but I really enjoy it. It is great for my flexibility and core strength.”   

Ibrohim trains in West London at the Superior Taekwondo Academy and competes regularly at regional and national competitions. He plans to keep up with the sport.  

Last term’s Sports Bulletin reported on him winning a gold medal in a sparring competition at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff. “I am very proud of this achievement as it shows my determination and discipline in training,” he said at the time.