Fenua shines in Australia • TNTV Tahiti Nui Television

Credit: Polynesian Taekwondo

From July 7th to 9th, several Fenua Taekwondo artists had a meeting in Morayfield, Australia. The event featured two tournaments: the President’s Cup Oceania and the Australian Open.

About 1,600 athletes and officials from 50 countries participated. The goal for many: earn points before the 2024 Olympics.

It was also an opportunity for athletes from Oceania to prepare for the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands in November.

The Tahitian delegation is far from returning empty-handed. Comprising 20 athletes, it won 8 gold medals, 5 silver and 7 bronze medals.

During the Presidents Cup Oceania, Manu Huatua (+ 87 kg) of Debana DKD Club won the bronze medal in the senior category. He defeated his Australian opponent before losing to the Chinese athlete.

In the 62kg category, Tahitian Martial Spirit’s Kawehi Iorse also won the bronze medal.

Taiarapu TKD Club’s Ruguroa Bernardino and Kahaya Benacek both scored twice in two internationals as they won gold.

The Tahitians’ next trip is scheduled for next month during the Cadet World Championships in Sarajevo, Serbia.

Results President’s Cup Oceania G2

DKD native

Rugerova Bernardino – Cadet – 148 cm – Gold

Vaihea Van Bastolaer – Cadet – 168 cm – GOLD

Kahaya Benacek – Jr. – 55kg gold

Rhymanutia Jr. – 73 kg silver

Manatea Taae – Cadet – 156 cm – BRONZE

Defana TKD

Duke Van Gam – Junior – 73 kg – Gold

Manu Huatua – Senior + 80kg – Bronze

No HVM TKD faaa

Waikea Papara – Cadet – 172 cm – Silver

Emio Nui TKD

Tivini Valente – Junior + 78 kgs -.OR

DKD Makina

Kehi Panai – Junior – 68 kg – Bronze

Australian Open G2 Results

Tkd Taiarapu

Rugerova Bernardino – Cadet -148 – Gold

Kahaya Benacek – Jr. – 55 kg -OR

Rhymanutia – Junior – 73 kg – Gold

Rumadahina Taveri Duale – Cadet – 160 cm – Silver

Defana TKD

Duke Van Gam Silver Junior – 73 kg – Silver

HVM tkd no faaa

Waikea Papara Cadet – 172 cm – Bronze

Emio Nui TKD

Divini Valente – Junior – 78 kg – Bronze

TKD Mahina

Kehi Palm – Junior – 68 kg – Silver

Excelsior Taekwondo

Andrew Lai Khon Singh – Cadet – 148cm – Bronze

The Tahitian Martial Spirit

Kavehi Ayers – Senior Woman – 62kg – Bronze