2008 WUC Taekwondo: Day 3
July 20th, 2008
In-Ho Lee (KOR), gold medallist -84kg
Excellent fights with attractive taekwondo marked the third day of competition at the 10th World University Taekwondo Championships, yesterday July 19th. Korean In-Ho Lea won the gold medal in the weight class up to 84 kg. He beat Russian Ivan Nikitin in the final match. “I expected to win, of course. I have prepared myself so long for this competition. The feeling is wonderful, can’t be described with words. I am so happy that my teammates supported me throughout this day. For In-Ho Lea, Belgrade will remain a nice memory. I have won many medals so far, but only in Korea. In Serbia I won my first medal at an international competition, and it is gold. This is why this medal is so special to me. I like the city, people here are very kind, and everything is organized well”, concluded In-Ho Lea.
Mohammad Bagheri Motamed (IRI), gold medallist -67kg
Iranian Mohammad Bagheri Motamed was victorious in the weight class up to 67 kg. He defeated Korean Soon Kill Lee in the final match. “I am very happy; it was difficult to win the medal. Soon Kill Lee and the other opponents are excellent fighters. This gold medal is a great success.” Mohammad Bagheri Motamed is not in Belgrade for the first time. I am glad to be in your wonderful city again. Each year we come to a competition held exactly here in this hall. I met again some dear friends and won the gold medal.”
Kecui Gu (CHN), gold medallist -72kg
Kecui Gu (CHN) had a good reason to beam with joy after the match against Un Seo Shin (KOR) in the weight class up to 72kg. “I am very happy and excited to have won the gold medal. This is my third medal at the international scene. I am especially proud because I defeated a very good fighter in the final match, said Kecui proudly.”
Pei-Hua Tseng (TPE), gold medallist -59kg
Pei Hua Tseng (TPE) became the World University Champion in the weight class up to 59 kg. Tseng was better than the current European champion, Estefania Hernandez Garcia (ESP). “Winning the gold medal makes me proud. I hope that I will continue to be successful. I wish to triumph next year also, at the Universiade in Belgrade”, said Pei Hua.
Daily Bulletin
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Bulletin N°6
Feather Women
1. Pei-Hua Tseng (TPE) 2. Estefania Hernandez Garcia (ESP) 3. Louz Deborah (NED) 3. Hae-Ree Wang (KOR)
Middle Women
1. Kecui Gu (CHN) 2. Eun-Seo Shin (KOR) 3. Selviana Angelia Rosok (INA) 3. Anna Kodratieva (UKR)
Feather Men
1. Mohammad Bagheri Motamed (IRI) 2. Soon-Kil Lee (KOR) 3. Christopher Dubois (FRA) 3. Cesar Mari Puerta (ESP)
Middle Men
1. In-Ho Lee (KOR) 2. Ivan Nikitin (RUS) 3. Ali Sari (TUR) 3. Ming-Che Yuan (TPE)
