Success of XII International Taekwon-Do MMC 2018

Success of XII International Taekwon-Do Mazovia Masters Cup 2018 and V International Polish Advanced Seniors & Veterans Championships

623 competitors from 7 countries such as Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine and Poland took part in the XII International Taekwon-Do Mazovia Masters Cup 2018 and V International Polish Advanced Seniors & Veterans Championships for Kids, Cadets, Juniors, Seniors and Veterans which was held from 16th to 18th November 2018 in Ciechanów, Poland.

Great atmosphere, high sports level and efficient organization are the main reasons which encourage the best competitors not only from Poland but also from abroad to arrive to Ciechanow each year. This made MMC 2018 the most numerous of all previous editions.

XII International Taekwon-Do Mazovia Masters Cup was organised by Mr. Michał Korzybski – president and coach of the LKS Matsogi Ciechanów Club with help from Polish Taekwon-Do Association. Patronage over MMC 2018 was held by Mr. Krzysztof Kosiński – President of Ciechanów City.

All Gym was decorated in MMC banners. Also awarding ceremony area was equipped with new podium with nice background, next to which were arranged medals, cups and mascots prepared for winners.

During the opening ceremony Mr. Michal Korzybski introduced the authorities, sponsors, coaches and umpires. After presentation of all present teams Master Tadeusz Loboda – AETF president and PTA Vice-President welcome everyone and granted gratitude letters to officials. He also granted Master Certificates from International Taekwon-Do Federation to Master Adam Alenowicz, Master Zbigniew Bujak, Master Jerzy Jedut, Master Jacek Łuniewski, Master Wojciech Zdanuczyk, Master Zbigniew Semp. He also granted certificates of recognition from Polish Ministry of Sport to present coaches and European Championships medallists.

Competitors righted on 6 rings supported by SportData Event Technology system. During the competition they could participate in patterns and sparring divisions. This time also families and friends at homes could watch matches thanks to online streaming.

Best competitors of the event were:

Best Female Kids Competitor
Michalik Julia - Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland
Medals: 2 gold
Best Female Cadets Competitor
Domurad Aleksandra – Gdański Klub Taekwon-Do, Poland
Medals: 2 gold
Best Female Junior Colour Belts Competitor
Labudda Kornelia – Gdański Klub Taekwon-Do, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver
Best Female Junior Black Belts Competitor
Krajewska Marta - Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland
Medals: 2 gold
Best Female Senior Colour Belts Competitor
Jankowska Katarzyna – Ludowy Klub Sportowy Lotos Jabłonna, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver (not counted)
Best Female Senior Black Belts Competitor – Ex aequo
Gadzała Zuzanna – MKS Lewart AGS Lubartów, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Mysur Marta – CSA Dąbrowa Białostocka, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Kawka Julia - Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Best Female Veteran Competitor – Ex aequo
Osińska Magdalena – Klub Sportowy Taekwon-Do w Grodzisku Maz., Poland
2 gold (not counted)
Bomba – Czekaj Anna - Klub Sportowy Taekwon-Do w Grodzisku Maz., Poland
2 gold (not counted)
Best Male Kids Competitor
Wąsowski Patryk - Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver
Best Male Cadets Competitor
Fiadotau Viktar – Sports club Kaskad, Belarus
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver
Best Male Junior Colour Belts Competitor
Kuźmicz Jakub - Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland
Medals: 2 gold
Best Male Junior Black Belts Competitor
Biskupski Karol – Międzyszkolny Klub Sportowy Żak w Białej Podlaskiej, Poland
Medals: 2 gold
Best Male Senior Colour Belts Competitor
Słomian Arkadiusz – Klub Sportowy Wojownik Kłobuck, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Best Male Senior Black Belts Competitor
Kraszewski Grzegorz – Taewo Klub Wschodnich Sportów Walki w Warszawie
Medals: 2 gold
Best Male Veterans Competitor
Krzysztof Książek – UKS Taekwon-Do Świętochłowice, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver

Best clubs Kids division of the competition were:
1 st place – Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki – Poland
Medals: 5 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze
2 nd place – Sport Club Kaskad – Belarus
Medals: 3 gold, 3 silver and 0 bronze
3 rd place – Krakowska Akademia Taekwon-Do – Poland
Medals: 3 gold, 3 silver and 0 bronze
3 rd place – Ludowy Klub Sportowy Lotos Jabłonna – Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver and 0 bronze

Best clubs Cadets division of the competition were:
1 st place – Sport Club Kaskad – Belarus
Medals: 6 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze
2 nd place – Gdański Klub Taekwon-Do – Poland
Medals: 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze
3 rd place – Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki – Poland
Medals: 2 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze
3 rd place – Miejski Klub Sportowy Lewart AGS Lubartów - Poland
Medals: 2 gold, 0 silver and 0 bronze

Best clubs Juniors division of the competition were:
1 st place – Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki – Poland
Medals: 5 gold, 1 silver and 0 bronze
2 nd place – Klub Sportowy Dragon Janów - Poland
Medals: 4 gold (1 not counted), 1 silver and 6 bronze (1 not counted)
3 rd place – Taewo Klub Wschodnich Sportów Walki w Warszawie
Medals: 2 gold, 0 silver and 2 bronze
3 rd place – Międzyszkolny Klub Sportowy Żak w Białej Podlaskiej, Poland
Medals: 2 gold, 0 silver and 0 bronze

Best clubs Seniors division of the competition were:
1 st place – Gdański Klub Taekwon-Do – Poland
Medals: 2 gold (1 not counted), 4 silver and 0 bronze
2 nd place – Taewo Klub Wschodnich Sportów Walki w Warszawie
Medals: 2 gold, 0 silver and 1 bronze
3 rd place – Combat Sports Academy Dąbrowa Białostocka, Poland
Medals: 1 gold (1 not counted), 2 silver and 1 bronze
3 rd place – Rybnickie Centrum Sportów Walki TKD Fighter – TKM Rybnik, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 2 silver and 0 bronze

Best clubs Veterans division of the competition were:
1 st place – Klub Sportowy Dragon Janów - Poland
Medals: 2 gold, 0 silver and 3 bronze
2 nd place – UKS Taekwon-Do Świętochłowice, Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze
3 rd place – Uczniowski Ludowy Klub Sportowy Orient Kłobuk
Medals: 1 gold, 1 silver (1 not counted), and 1 bronze (1 not counted)
3 rd place – Ludowy Klub Sportowy Lotos Jabłonna – Poland
Medals: 1 gold, 0 silver and 1 bronze (1 not counted)

Best clubs overall (without veterans) of the competition were:
1 st place – Miński Klub Taekwon-Do Mińsk Mazowiecki – Poland
Medals: 13 gold, 5 silver and 9 bronze
2 nd place – Sport Club Kaskad – Belarus
Medals: 10 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze
3 rd place – Gdański Klub Taekwon-Do – Poland
Medals: 6 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze
3 rd place – Klub Sportowy Dragon Janów – Poland
Medals: 6 gold, 2 silver and 10 bronze

Besides normal awarding ceremonies and classifications there were also prepared one more special ceremony for the youngest competitor of MMC 2018. This title received Zuzanna Redel from Sport Club Taekwon-Do in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.