HONG KONG, China (Dec 3, 2024) - Day four at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, China was another in which success was widely shared, as five Member National Associations (MNAs) won gold medals including firsts for Iran and Spain.
In fact, Iran were able to claim three gold medals on the fourth day of competition at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
After four silvers and a bronze throughout his career, Hadi Torkashvand reached the top of the podium in the Recognised Poomsae Male Over 65 event, providing a memorable moment from this edition of the World Championships.
Nader Khodamoradi defended his title from Goyang 2022 in the Male Under 65, and a victory in the Pair Junior category added to an impressive day for Iran.
Spain’s first gold medal of this year’s World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships came in the Male Team Under 60 event.
Korea maintained their place at the top of the medal table, adding a further three golds to their tally.
They won the Male Team Cadet event and Jooyeong Lee, the Female Individual Junior world champion from Goyang 2022, triumphed again having stepped up to the Under 30 age bracket in Hong Kong, China.
The day was completed by a stunning performance to clinch victory for Korea in the Freestyle Poomsae Pair Under 17.
The other winners on day four were the United States of America in the Recognised Poomsae Female Team Under 60 and Male Team Under 30 categories, and Vietnam in the Pair Under 50.
The Pair Under 50 event also featured a moment of history, as Myanmar’s bronze earned them their first-ever medal at a World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.
This spectacular World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships has featured rousing atmospheres and outstanding performances.
It will conclude tomorrow with medals decided in the seven remaining categories, followed by an evening of celebration in Hong Kong, China with the World Taekwondo 2024 Gala Awards.